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- Pronouns she, her, her, hers, herself
- Title
- Academic Coordinator
- Division Physical & Biological Sciences Division
- Department
- IMS-Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group
- Institute of Marine Sciences
- Phone 831-566-4537
- Website
- Office Location
- Long Marine Lab Conservation Annex Trailer 2, 491-104
- Phys. Sci. Bldg. 490
- Office Hours M-W 8-4pm
- Mail Stop Long Marine Lab
- Mailing Address
- 115 McAllister Way
- Santa Cruz CA 95060
Research Interests
Wildlife Toxicology
Biography, Education and Training
Zeka's research focus is understanding human impacts on native wildlife populations. She explores sub-lethal effects of manufactured products and waste at both organism and population scales. In her role as director of the Predatory Bird Research Group, Zeka conducts science outreach, oversees a regional longterm monitoring program on peregrine falcons, and supervise student researchers interested in asking questions about breeding raptor species in Santa Cruz County.
Teaching Interests
- Wildlife Conservation
- Environmental Toxicology