Stephen Midway

Dr. Stephen Midway is Associate Professor in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University. He holds a PhD from University of North Carolina Wilmington, MS from North Carolina State University, and BS from University of Vermont. His research examines coastal fish ecology through advanced statistical modeling, focusing on fisheries management challenges.

The TRACE Lab investigates:

• Reproductive biology and life history strategies
• Macroscale ecological drivers using hierarchical Bayesian models
• Transboundary aquatic ecology across ecosystems

Research extends to recreational fisheries management and climate impacts on fish communities.

Current graduate advisees include David Smith, Howard Dunleavy, Matt Zink, and Mischa Schultz. Major research initiatives cover southern flounder conservation, shark attack patterns, and Tanzanian artisanal fisheries.