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Arielle Levine is a Professor of Geography and Director of the Sustainability Major at San Diego State University (SDSU), housed in the Department of Geography within the College of Arts and Letters. Her research focuses on human-environment interactions, particularly in marine resource management, climate change impacts, and community participation in conservation. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from UC Berkeley (2006) and a B.A. in Geological and Geophysical Sciences from Princeton University (1995).
Research Interests: Dr. Levine’s work emphasizes climate adaptation in fisheries, marine protected areas, coastal resiliency, and traditional ecological knowledge. She has conducted field research in California, Tanzania, American Samoa, Hawaii, and other coastal regions. Her studies integrate socioeconomic analysis with ecological data to inform policy and management strategies.
Grants & Professional Roles: She leads grants totaling over $1 million, including NOAA-funded projects on ocean acidification vulnerability and transboundary fisheries management. She serves on the California Ocean Protection Council’s Science Advisory Team and the NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program’s Social Science Working Group. Her collaborative work bridges academia, government, and local communities to enhance adaptive governance.
Education & Teaching: Courses include GEOG 170 (Sustainable Practices), GEOG 700 (Research Design), and seminars on environmental governance. She advises doctoral and master’s students in geography and sustainability studies.
