Carl Safina

Carl Safina is the Endowed Research Chair for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University in seabird studies and has dedicated his career to bridging scientific understanding with ethical responsibility toward nature. His work emphasizes the interdependence of human dignity and environmental preservation, blending conservation advocacy with lyrical non-fiction writing.

Education: Ph.D. in Seabird Studies from Rutgers University. Honorary doctorates from Drexel University, Long Island University, and SUNY.

Research focuses on marine ecosystems, animal cognition, and policy reforms for fisheries management. He co-founded the Safina Center, a nonprofit advancing conservation through creative storytelling and ethical discourse. His awards include the MacArthur Fellowship and multiple literary/environmental accolades.

Key contributions include banning high-seas driftnets, improving international fisheries treaties, and raising awareness post-Deepwater Horizon disaster. His books and PBS series Saving the Ocean highlight ecological crises and animal sentience, influencing public policy and cultural narratives.