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DVM. MSc. DANIELA BARCENAS de la CRUZ
Research in Animal Welfare.
EDUCATION
​Bachelor’s Degree

Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics at Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON), México.​

​Master’s Degree

Marine Resources Management at IPN-CICIMAR

Thesis: "Exploring the causes of mortality of the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) at Magdalena Island, B.C.S., México".

Scientific Production
Key contributions

  • Spearheaded the first use of Remote Sedation and Telemetry in Latin America for free-range sea lion rescues.

  • Established long-term research collaborations on pinniped health and fisheries interactions.

  • Developed conservation strategies through Cientinela del Mar A.C. (e.g., disentanglement protocols).

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​Research Interests

Conservation

medicine.​​​

Pinniped Ecology.

Anthropogenic Interactions.

Professional Experience

Co-Founder & Technical/Veterinary Science Director

Part-time Professor at  University of Baja California Sur (UABCS).

Previous Roles

International Veterinarian in Residency.

Co-Founder of Sea Lion Disentanglement Project.

Goals & Approach

Expand rescue programs to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts in México.

Integrate science and community engagement for sustainable marine conservation.

Promote interdisciplinary research to address emerging threats to marine mammals.

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