Elizabeth Babcock

Dr. Elizabeth Babcock is a Professor of Marine Biology and Ecology at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School, serving as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and the Master of Professional Science program. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (1998) and a B.A. from UC Berkeley (1990). Her research focuses on fisheries sustainability, particularly for sharks and other vulnerable species, emphasizing data-limited fisheries and the integration of marine reserves into management strategies. She leads projects like the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center, which trains diverse STEM professionals. Key contributions include studies on shark population dynamics, bycatch mitigation, and the ecological impacts of marine protected areas. Her work bridges Bayesian statistical methods with policy, aiming to balance conservation and fisheries needs globally.