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Search Ecology

Name Expertise/Interests Department
Professor

Biology

Paul Detwiler

Biology, Ecology


Area of Expertise

Marine biology, biology of echinoderms (sea urchins and their allies), Coral reef ecology, Kelp forest ecology, Independent filmmaking

More:
Paul Detwiler is a professor of biology at San Diego Mesa College. His expertise is in marine biology and ecology. He specializes in marine invertebrate zoology (especially the biology of echinoderms) and in the ecology of coral reefs, kelp forests, and rocky intertidal zones. He's also knowledgeable about independent filmmaking.


Role at Mesa

Professor, Biology


Degrees

  • Master of Science, Marine Ecology, San Diego State University
  • Bachelor of Science, Genetics, UC Berkeley
  • Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology, UC Berkeley

Biology


Contact

Phone

Email
pdetwile@sdccd.edu

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