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Reserve Operations and COVID-19
During the unprecedented public health crisis posed by the spread of COVID-19, the UC Natural Reserve System supports the cancellation of any reservation to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff. Reserve visitation remains the authority of respective campus NRS and reserve staff. Reserves are empowered to make the determination to cancel reservations as needed on a case-by-case basis. COVID-19 Information for UC employees provides guidance for all University of California operations. We consider the well being of our community to be paramount, and enjoin all staff and visitors to continue our exemplary 55-year record of service and safety.
Peggy Fiedler
Executive Director
UC Natural Reserve System
About us
The UC Natural Reserve System is a library of ecosystems throughout California. Most of the state's major habitat types are represented, from coastal tidepools to inland deserts, and lush wetlands to redwood forests. No other network of field sites can match its size, scope, and ecological diversity. The NRS offers outdoor laboratories to field scientists, classrooms without walls for students, and nature’s inspiration to all.By the numbers
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Influential evolutionary biologist Barry Sinervo dies at age 60
Barry Sinervo made landmark contributions ranging from evolutionary biology to the effects of climate change on animals and ecosystems.

Fear shapes feeding and resting strategies for migrating elephant seals
Tracking data show seals shift strategies for predator avoidance and foraging as their body condition improves during migration.
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