Rypel Lab

We are a team of fish and aquatic ecologists at UC Davis powered by shared interests in actionable conservation science and ecosystem ecology. Freshwater fisheries, diversity and ecosystem function are in a state of collapse at all scales. One of the core challenges facing freshwater conservation science is that knowledge is simply lacking on ecological relationships between species and environments. Our team targets questions emerging at the science-policy nexus; therefore collaborating with agencies, conservation practitioners, and the public is a major part of what we do. Public engagement helps identify knowledge gaps, promotes consensus, and ensures research is useful for serious conservation needs.

We are also attracted to basic pursuits in ecology, including the development, testing and application of ecological theories, especially if this work can lead to improved conservation practices.

Our research interests are broad, and our people diverse. Take a minute to explore all of who we are, and what we do...