Fanny Barz

Dr. Fanny Barz leads the 'Fisheries and Society' working group at the Thünen Institute for Baltic Sea Fisheries in Rostock, Germany. Her affiliations include strategic roles in the Consortium for German Marine Research (KDM), STECF expert committees for EU fisheries policy, and ICES working groups focused on social indicators.

Her research explores socio-ecological dynamics in marine systems, with emphasis on:

• Coastal fisheries futures and structural change
• Human-wildlife conflict resolution (e.g., seal-fisher interactions)
• Participatory governance and stakeholder engagement
• Development of social metrics for ecosystem-based management

Recent publications (2022-2025) reflect interdisciplinary work bridging sociology and marine science, addressing topics like gender equity in conferences, bycatch mitigation, and transdisciplinary ocean governance. Her projects include CoastalFutures (scenario modeling for fisheries/wind farms) and STELLA (net fishing solutions).