Seth Herbst

Seth Herbst is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife within Michigan State University's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Concurrently, he serves as a Fisheries Biologist and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Coordinator for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Fisheries Division since 2014.

• Key collaborations with state/federal agencies and universities
• Focus on invasive carp prevention and early detection/response in the Great Lakes
• Active member of regional AIS committees including ACRCC and Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species

Research Interests:
Dr. Herbst specializes in freshwater fish ecology, with particular emphasis on:

• Management of invasive species
• Community ecology dynamics
• Population dynamics modeling
• Aquatic ecosystem conservation

Professional Contributions:
As Michigan DNR's AIS Coordinator, he leads initiatives to prevent bighead, silver, and black carp introductions to the Great Lakes while addressing grass carp concerns in Lake Erie. His work bridges academic research with applied conservation strategies through cross-institutional partnerships.