Science at the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve
The Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve sits at a zone of ecological convergence—where northern and southern species mix in both the land and sea. The Preserve serves as a living laboratory and regional center for learning. Through the Point Conception Institute, we partner with a variety of collaborators to develop and implement research on the Preserve.
A living laboratory
Research conducted at the Preserve focuses on understanding the ecological function of the Preserve while contributing to the broader goals of conserving biodiversity. TNC’s research provides the scientific foundations for stewardship, protection, and restoration while exporting this knowledge to advance conservation policy and land management.





MOTUS Tower: MOTUS tower and trailer at Dangermond Preserve. © Erin Feinblatt/TNC

Camera Trap: Camera trap at the Dangermond Preserve. © Erin Feinblatt
Ecosystem Overview: Mark Reynolds, PCI Director, provides an overview of Dangermond Preserve’s ecosystems. © TNC

Intertidal Research: UCSC researchers use iPads to enter over 3,300 data entries along transects during low-tide intertidal biodiversity surveys. © Walter Heady/TNC

SB TREX 2022: Preserve scientist and stewardship manager conduct mop-up on a pile burn. © Erin Feinblatt/TNC
Key Projects

Discoveries at the Dangermond Preserve
Learn more about research and scientific discoveries at the Dangermond Preserve in this storymap experience.
Interested in conducting research?
See our research page for more information about how to get involved in research at the Dangermond Preserve. Learn more about how the Point Conception Institute is leveraging the Preserve as a platform for large-scale, rapid conservation research.
