Staff

All department staff are involved in active research on invertebrates. Our studies include describing new species of regional invertebrates, as well as helping document invertebrate biodiversity globally. These studies are critical to develop management and conservation strategies to cope with human impacts to the global environment.

Feel free to contact us with your questions about local and exotic invertebrates, click on our email address below, or phone us at 805-682-4711.

Henry Chaney, Ph.D., Curator, ext. 150
Specialist in marine snails and shells
hchaney@sbnature2.org

Paul Valentich-Scott, Curator Emeritus of Malacology
Specialist in marine bivalves - clams, oysters, mussels, scallops
pvscott@sbnature2.org

Vanessa Delnavaz, M.A., Associate Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, ext. 146
Specialist in natural history collections care and management
vdelnavaz@sbnature2.org

Daniel Geiger, Ph.D., Curator Emeritus of Malacology
Specialist in marine snails and limpets
dgeiger@sbnature2.org