Dr. Steve Lonhart is the Senior Scientist for the Sanctuary Integrated Monitoring Network (SIMoN) at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. He is involved in multiple research and monitoring projects in the sanctuary, with an emphasis on nearshore kelp forests and the rocky intertidal. His research interests include invasive species and their impact on native ecosystems and the response of marine organisms to climate change. Steve has three degrees in biology: a B.S. from UCLA, M.S. from CSU Long Beach, and a Ph.D. from UCSC. In addition to working for the sanctuary since 2002, he is a Research Associate with the Institute of Marine Sciences at UCSC.