Elizabeth Fairchild

Elizabeth Fairchild is a Research Professor in Biological Sciences at the University of New Hampshire, affiliated with the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture. Her research focuses on marine fisheries science, particularly in aquaculture and stock enhancement. She collaborates with the fishing industry to study species like lumpfish and winter flounder, addressing habitat, distribution, and sustainable practices. She teaches TECH 797: Undergraduate Ocean Research Program and holds a PhD, MS, and BA in Zoology/Animal Biology from UNH.

Her research interests include aquaculture innovations, fisheries management, and marine species ecology. Key projects involve optimizing lumpfish culturing techniques, analyzing genomic variations of trans-Atlantic lumpfish populations, and investigating alternative baits for channeled whelk fisheries. She also studies winter flounder coastal spawning and essential fish habitat in the Gulf of Maine.

Dr. Fairchild's work often bridges academic research with industry needs, such as improving hatchery protocols and developing sustainable aquaculture feeds. Her lab contributes to the Lumpfish Hatchery Handbook and collaborates on stock enhancement programs for commercially important species. Her research emphasizes data-driven solutions for marine resource management and aquaculture development.

She leads projects at the University of New Hampshire's facilities, including Spaulding Hall, and participates in conferences like the Flatfish Biology Conference. Her studies often integrate environmental data with genomic and behavioral analyses to address ecological and economic challenges in marine fisheries.