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Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
31
Citations
5016
World Ranking
8197
National Ranking
2718

Daniel Esler publication distribution in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Ecology and Evolution in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Daniel Esler sits on this spectrum.

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37 publications 531+

This scientist: 100 publications — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 531 publications or more.

Daniel Esler D-index placement in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Ecology and Evolution scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Daniel Esler sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 121+

This scientist: 31 D-Index — 3rd percentile

3% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 121 D-Index or more.

Overview

Daniel Esler is affiliated with the United States Geological Survey in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on Environmental Science, with particular expertise in Ecology, Global and Planetary Change, Oceanography, Genetics, and Ecological Modeling.

Their work covers several main topics, including:

  • Marine animal studies overview
  • Avian ecology and behavior
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Genetic diversity and population structure
  • Marine and fisheries research
  • Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
  • Marine and coastal plant biology

Daniel Esler has contributed to research published in various scientific venues. These include:

  • Scientific Reports
  • Marine Ecology
  • Journal of Avian Biology
  • Journal of Animal Ecology
  • The Auk

Some recent papers authored or co-authored by Daniel Esler are:

  • Ecosystem response persists after a prolonged marine heatwave (2021, Scientific Reports)
  • Evidence of increased mussel abundance related to the Pacific marine heatwave and sea star wasting (2022, Marine Ecology)
  • High site fidelity does not equate to population genetic structure for common goldeneye and Barrow's goldeneye in North America (2020, Journal of Avian Biology)
  • Revealing the extent of sea otter impacts on bivalve prey through multi-trophic monitoring and mechanistic models (2023, Journal of Animal Ecology)
  • Pacific Barrow's Goldeneye refine migratory phenology in response to overwintering temperatures and annual snowmelt (2023, The Auk)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Daniel Esler include:

  • Daniel H. Monson
  • Benjamin P. Weitzman
  • W. Sean Boyd
  • Heather A. Coletti
  • James L. Bodkin

Best Publications

  • Long-Term Ecosystem Response to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

    Charles H. Peterson;Stanley D. Rice;Jeffrey W. Short;Daniel Esler

  • Ecosystem response persists after a prolonged marine heatwave.

    Robert M. Suryan;Mayumi L. Arimitsu;Heather A. Coletti;Russell R. Hopcroft

  • Applying Metapopulation Theory to Conservation of Migratory Birds

    Daniel N. Esler

  • Evaluating the validity of using unverified indices of body condition

    Jason L. Schamber;Daniel Esler;Paul L. Flint

  • Winter survival of adult female harlequin ducks in relation to history of contamination by the Exxon Valdez oil spill

    Daniel Esler;Joel A. Schmutz;Robert L. Jarvis;Daniel M. Mulcahy

  • Harlequin duck population recovery following the 'Exxon Valdez' oil spill: progress, process and constraints

    Daniel N. Esler;Timothy D. Bowman;Kimberly A. Trust;Brenda E. Ballachey

  • Cytochrome P450 1A Induction in Sea Ducks Inhabiting Nearshore Areas of Prince William Sound, Alaska

    Kimberly A. Trust;Daniel N. Esler;Bruce R. Woodin;John J. Stegeman

  • Evaluation of bursal depth as an indicator of age class of harlequin ducks

    D.D. Mather;Daniel N. Esler

  • Surgical and immediate post-release mortality of harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) implanted with abdominal radio transmitters with percutaneous antennae.

    Daniel M. Mulcahy;Daniel N. Esler

  • Trophic Mass-Balance Model of Alaska's Prince William Sound Ecosystem, for the Post-Spill Period 1994-1996

    T. A. Okey;D. Pauly;J. Allen;P. Anderson

  • Factors influencing depredation of artificial duck nests

    Daniel N. Esler;James B. Grand

  • The role of nutrient reserves for clutch formation by Northern Pintails in Alaska

    Daniel N. Esler;James B. Grand

  • Testing assumptions for unbiased estimation of survival of radiomarked harlequin ducks

    Daniel N. Esler;Daniel M. Mulcahy;Robert L. Jarvis

  • Cytochrome P4501A biomarker indication of oil exposure in harlequin ducks up to 20 years after the Exxon Valdez oil spill

    Daniel Esler;Kimberly A. Trust;Brenda E. Ballachey;Samuel A. Iverson

  • Morphology and density of mussels on natural and aquaculture structure habitats: implications for sea duck predators

    Molly Kirk;Daniel Esler;W. Sean Boyd

  • Site fidelity and the demographic implications of winter movements by a migratory bird, the harlequin duck Histrionicus histrionicus

    Samuel A. Iverson;Daniel Esler

  • Harlequin Duck population injury and recovery dynamics following the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill.

    Samuel A. Iverson;Daniel Esler

  • Effects of predation by sea ducks on clam abundance in soft-bottom intertidal habitats

    Tyler L. Lewis;Daniel Esler;W. Sean Boyd

  • Intraspecific Variation in Nutrient Reserve Use During Clutch Formation by Lesser Scaup

    Daniel N. Esler;James B. Grand;Alan D. Afton

  • Comparison of the Effects and Performance of Four Types of Radiotransmitters for Use With Scoters

    S.A. Iverson;W.S. Boyd;Daniel N. Esler;D.M. Mulcahy

  • NOCTURNAL FORAGING BEHAVIOR OF WINTERING SURF SCOTERS AND WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS

    Tyler L. Lewis;Daniel Esler;W. Sean Boyd;Ramūnas Žydelis

  • Using predator distributions, diet, and condition to evaluate seasonal foraging sites: sea ducks and herring spawn

    Eric M. Anderson;James R. Lovvorn;Daniel Esler;W. Sean Boyd

  • Movements of wintering surf scoters: predator responses to different prey landscapes.

    Molly Kirk;Daniel Esler;Samuel A. Iverson;Samuel A. Iverson;W. Sean Boyd

  • Harlequin duck ( Histrionicus histrionicus ) perspective: Harlequin duck population recovery following the Exxon Valdez oil spill: Progress, process, and constraints

    Daniel N. Esler;Timothy D. Bowman;Kimberly A. Trust;Brenda E. Ballachey

Frequent Co-Authors

Tony D. Williams
Tony D. Williams Simon Fraser University
David H. Ward
David H. Ward United States Geological Survey
James L. Bodkin
James L. Bodkin United States Geological Survey
Stephen C. Jewett
Stephen C. Jewett University of Alaska Fairbanks
John Y. Takekawa
John Y. Takekawa United States Geological Survey
Joel A. Schmutz
Joel A. Schmutz United States Geological Survey
Paul L. Flint
Paul L. Flint United States Geological Survey
Katrin Iken
Katrin Iken University of Alaska Fairbanks
Sandra L. Talbot
Sandra L. Talbot United States Geological Survey
Stanley D. Rice
Stanley D. Rice National Marine Fisheries Service

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Paul L. Flint

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Won Joon Shim

Won Joon Shim

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Un Hyuk Yim

Un Hyuk Yim

Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology

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Nathaniel L. Scholz

Nathaniel L. Scholz

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Gregory J. Robertson

Gregory J. Robertson

Environment and Climate Change Canada

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Sandra L. Talbot

Sandra L. Talbot

United States Geological Survey

Publications: 18

Mark L. Mallory

Mark L. Mallory

Acadia University

Publications: 17

John Y. Takekawa

John Y. Takekawa

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Publications: 16

Robert G. Clark

Robert G. Clark

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Publications: 16

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Steffen Oppel

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James R. Lovvorn

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Publications: 12

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Jong Seong Khim

Seoul National University

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