Michael O. Navarro

Michael O. Navarro, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor of Marine Fisheries in the Department of Natural Sciences within the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), based at the Juneau Campus. His academic appointment centers on marine science education and research with practical applications to Alaskan fisheries systems.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D., Biological Oceanography: Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego
• M.S., Biological Science: California State University Fullerton
• B.S., Biology: University of California Los Angeles

Dr. Navarro's research program spans critical marine science domains:

• Marine Fisheries Ecology and Sustainable Management
• Biological Oceanography and Ecosystem Processes
• Coastal Geomorphology and Environmental Change
• Seafood Security and Resource Systems

He directs the Navarro Lab which actively pursues two major initiatives: the Seafood Security Project examining food system resilience, and the Geomorphology Project investigating coastal environmental dynamics. These efforts drive field-based research in Alaska's unique marine ecosystems.

Dr. Navarro maintains robust student mentorship with current advisees Hunter Kaufman and Cameron Mauldin, plus extensive historical supervision reflected in 20+ lab alumni from 2015-2023. His lab cultivates talent through structured programs including the Oceanographic Expedition Program and Dive Program, providing immersive research experiences that bridge classroom learning with real-world data collection.

Contact: monavarro@alaska.edu | 907-796-6293 | Anderson Building 205 D, Juneau Campus