Lucas Griffin

Lucas Griffin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida, within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds offices in SCA 309 and a laboratory in SCA 312. His research focuses on marine animal behavior and spatial ecology to advance marine sustainability, collaborating with stakeholders to inform conservation strategies.

Education:

• Ph.D., Marine Science & Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2019)
• M.Sc., Marine Science & Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2016)
• B.S., Marine Biology, College of Charleston (2013)

Research Interests: Dr. Griffin’s work examines spatial patterns of marine animals and behavioral/physiological responses to environmental stressors, including human impacts. His lab, the Marine Sustainability Lab, prioritizes actionable science for conservation, emphasizing mismatches between marine species’ movement and management frameworks.

Teaching: Courses include Fisheries Ecology & Sustainability, Graduate Writing & Publishing Your Research, and Conservation Biology.