Aaron Carlisle

Aaron Carlisle is an Associate Professor affiliated with the University of Delaware's School of Marine Science & Policy, focusing on the spatial, trophic, and physiological ecology of marine fishes, particularly elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, rays).

Education:

• Ph.D., Biological Sciences, Stanford University (2012)
• M.S., Marine Science, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories/San Jose State University (2006)
• B.A., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University (1999)

His research integrates chemical tracers (stable isotope analysis), biologging (electronic tagging), and modeling approaches to address fundamental ecological questions with applied conservation value. Recent work explores stable isotope methodologies, pollutant accumulation in sharks, and biologging innovations.

Research trends: The 15 most recent publications highlight advancements in marine predator tracking, environmental stressor impacts, and analytical techniques for migration and foraging studies. Key subfields include stable isotope applications, oceanographic monitoring via animal tags, and conservation-focused modeling.

Professional affiliations:

• IUCN Species Survival Commission, Shark Specialist Group
• American Fisheries Society
• American Elasmobranch Society
• International Bio-logging Society
• Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation
• Western Society of Naturalists

Carlisle leads the TRASER Lab, which investigates how ecological, physiological, and environmental factors influence marine organism distributions, behavior, and ecosystem roles in a human- and climate-impacted ocean.