Daniel Gotshall

Dan Gotshall is a marine biologist with 34 years research experience with The California Department of Fish and Game. He retired from the department in 1988. During his career he conducted research on sport fishing, rockfish life history, shrimp, crabs and baseline ecological underwater and intertidal communities.

Dan is also a professional underwater photographer; his photos have appeared in numerous books, magazines and newspapers; and have also been in displays at aquariums and museums.

In 2007 Dan retired from diving and underwater photography.

His publications include over 50 scientific reports on Pacific Coast fishes and invertebrates. Dan has also authored and co-authored eight books.

Dan and his wife, Ann, for thirty years were co-owners of the publishing company Sea Challengers, Inc., which was based in Monterey, California.