Marine Mammal Institute

Dr. Steingass conducts applied research and management of marine mammals, including population dynamics, health, and ecology of seals and sea lions in Oregon; health and ecology of Pacific walrus in Alaska; and is on the Science and Technical Advisory Committee for potential sea otter introduction to the Oregon coast. Her particular interests include applied ecology and informed management of marine mammals, environmental and animal health for wildlife species and the people who depend upon them, and science communication.

Shea is a courtesy faculty member with the OSU Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences.