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Steve Gaines

Steve Gaines

Dean, Bren School

Marine Science, Sustainable Fisheries

Bren Hall 2410

805-893-4339

gaines@bren.ucsb.edu

Education

PhD, Ecology, Oregon State University
BS, Biology, University of California, Irvine

Bio

Steven Gaines's research focuses on marine ecology and conservation, sustainable fisheries, the design of marine reserves, and the impact of climate change on ocean ecosystems. He has served as director of the UC Santa Barbara Marine Science Institute, and as UCSB Acting Dean of Science and Acting Vice Chancellor for Research. Professor Gaines currently serves as a principal investigator for the Sustainable Fisheries Group, which seeks scalable solutions for the world’s fisheries through partnerships among UCSB researchers, industry leaders, NGOs, and governments.

Instructor Code: 24
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