About me
Dr. Cindy R. Elliser is a marine mammalogist with over 25 years research experience. She received her B.S, M.S. and PhD in Biological Sciences and Integrative Biology from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Before moving to the Pacific Northwest she spent 10 years working with Dr. Herzing and the Wild Dolphin Project studying dolphins in the Bahamas. In 2014 Dr. Elliser founded Pacific Mammal Research to study harbor porpoises and harbor seals in the Salish Sea. Her research focuses on using photo-identification and behavioral observations to understand the behavioral ecology, social structure and foraging ecology of individuals and populations. PacMam is a leader in harbor porpoise research and was the first to show the viability of doing long-term photo-identification work on this species. In addition to her research, Dr. Elliser is the Associate Director of the Salish Sea Institute, part of Western Washington University. There she helps to share knowledge and make connections across borders and disciplines to protect the Salish Sea.
