Karlisa Callwood

Karlisa Callwood is a Lecturer in Anthropology at the University of Miami, researching human-ocean relationships through interdisciplinary frameworks. Her work centers on community-engaged approaches to marine conservation in Caribbean contexts.

Research integrates:

• Participatory vulnerability assessments for coastal fisheries
• Cultural dimensions of ocean health
• Equity and inclusion in marine science
• Historical ecology of marine resource use

Publications demonstrate strong commitment to decolonial methodologies and stakeholder co-production. Recent outputs show increasing focus on climate adaptation strategies for small-scale fishing communities.

Professional activities include training science communicators in anti-racist practices and documenting indigenous ecological knowledge in Bahamian lobster fisheries.