Stephen P. Vives

Stephen P. Vives serves as a Professor in the Department of Biology within Georgia Southern University's College of Science and Mathematics at the Statesboro campus. He holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin and maintains his office in Biological Sciences 3340.

Education:

• PhD, University of Wisconsin

Research Focus: Dr. Vives specializes in fish behavior, ecology, life history, and conservation biology. His work examines how species-specific behavioral patterns influence community dynamics and address conservation challenges, with particular emphasis on Southeastern Coastal Plain fish species. This research bridges ecological theory with practical conservation applications in freshwater ecosystems.

Teaching Portfolio: He instructs core courses including Biological Basis of Animal Behavior, Ichthyology, Ornithology, and Vertebrate Zoology, integrating field studies with conservation principles.