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Jesse Senko is an Assistant Professor in the School of Ocean Futures at Arizona State University (ASU) and Principal Investigator (PI) of the Senko Lab. He holds a PhD in Biology from ASU, an MS in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida, and a BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from the University of Connecticut.
His research focuses on applied marine ecology and conservation, addressing threats to marine megafauna (especially sea turtles), coastal fisheries sustainability, and the human dimensions of conservation. The Senko Lab develops innovative bycatch reduction technologies, such as solar-powered lights for gillnets, and collaborates with fishers, NGOs, and governments to balance ecosystem protection with fisheries viability. Key study sites include Baja California Sur, Mexico; North Carolina, USA; Trinidad and Tobago; and the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant in Florida.
Senko’s work has been featured in Biological Conservation, Current Biology, and Global Change Biology, alongside media outlets like National Geographic and The New York Times. He is a member of the IUCN Marine Turtle Specialist Group and recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Education:
- PhD. Biology, Arizona State University
- MSc. Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida
- BSc. Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, University of Connecticut
- Awards:
- Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize ($100,000)
- Lab Focus:
- Bycatch reduction technologies
- Global conservation assessments
- Lab-based bycatch experiments
- Sea turtle behavior and ecology
- Conservation social science and policy
- Collaborations:
- NOAA Fisheries
- Inwater Research Group
- El Pardito Fishing Community
- World Wildlife Fund
His teaching includes courses on ocean conservation, sea turtle ecology, and fisheries management. The Senko Lab mentors over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to global conservation challenges.
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