Underwater coral reef with large table coral and surrounding boulder corals in clear turquoise water

Research

Research in Evolution and Ecology is strengthened by close collaborations with interdisciplinary centers and programs across UC Davis. These partnerships connect faculty and students with shared facilities, diverse expertise and collaborative research communities studying biodiversity, evolution, ecosystems, conservation and environmental change. Together, these affiliated centers and programs expand opportunities for discovery, training and innovation, advancing our understanding of the processes that shape life on Earth.