Dave Behrens

Dave BehrensVeteran diver and underwater photographer who has been practicing marine biology since 1974. David W. Behrens has become a household name for Nudibranch enthusiasts, having authored his Nudibranch Behavior, Pacific Coast Nudibranchs, and co-authored Coral Reef Animals of the Indo-Pacific, Eastern Pacific Nudibranchs, Diving and Snorkeling Honduras' Bay Islands and The Diving Guide - Cozumel, Cancun & the Riviera Maya. His scientific publications on this group of amazing animals numbers over 80, including descriptions of 30 nudibranch species new to science. He holds a master's degree from San Fransisco State University and is a Research Associate at the California Academy of Sciences. Dave and his wife Diana operate Sea Challengers Natural History Book, Etc., a marine life and natural history book publishing and distribution business in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Dave Behrens has described following species

Following species are named after Dave Behrens

Dave Behrens has helped Nudi Pixel verifying identification of 93 specimens.

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