Please join us in celebrating Dr. Terrie Klinger on her retirement and transition to Professor Emeritus in 2026.  

A benthic ecologist, Dr. Klinger’s research has focused on applying ecological theory to practical management solutions, including ecosystem-based approaches to managing natural resources in the ocean, the ecological effects of environmental stressors, such as ocean acidification and habitat loss, and how rocky intertidal communities respond to and recover from disturbance. She has been recognized for her combination of marine science and public engagement with the UW’s Outstanding Service Award, received the Naturalist of the Year Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Western Society of Naturalists, and was honored with the Seattle Aquarium’s Conservation Research Award. She recently co-authored two guidebooks, Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon and Between the Tides in California.  

“I am grateful for the wonderful colleagues I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years—I learned something from each of them. And my greatest reward has been working with outstanding graduate students who now are making their own contributions to the field. I feel fortunate to have had so many wonderful opportunities, and I look forward to remaining engaged with SMEA as an emeritus professor.” 

We thank Dr. Klinger for her extraordinary contributions and lasting impact on our community.  

 Photo (left to right): Dr. Terrie Klinger, Taylor Hughes, and Emily Bews.