Curt Storlazzi
Dr. Curt Storlazzi, Ph.D., is a prominent coastal scientist with a strong focus on coastal and marine research. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) and a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Delaware. Dr. Storlazzi has over two decades of experience and currently serves as a Research Geologist and Oceanographer in the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program. Simultaneously, he is a Research Associate at UCSC's Institute for Marine Sciences. His research interests cover a wide range of coastal topics, including seacliff erosional processes, sediment dynamics in the shallow coastal ocean, and the quantitative study of hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and geomorphology. Dr. Storlazzi's expertise extends to coral reef morphology, the role of coastal ecosystems in hazard risk reduction, and the influence of climate change and sea-level rise on coastal environments. His work is essential for assessing and mitigating the impact of anthropogenic factors on these ecosystems, such as climate change and infrastructure development. Dr. Storlazzi's research provides valuable insights into the resilience and sustainability of coastal areas, making him a key figure in coastal science.
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