Our research is focused on understanding the ecological importance of large predators, especially in the ocean, and the consequences of human-induced declines in their populations. Dr. Heithaus is best known for his work on sharks – which has included studies on their wider ecosystems (including potential prey like marine mammals and sea turtles) – and the importance of behavioral responses of prey to predators in structuring ecosystems (the ecology of fear).
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