Steven Saul

Dr. Steven Saul is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the School of Applied Sciences and Arts (CISA) and the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes. He holds a Ph.D. in Marine Biology and Fisheries from the University of Miami and a B.S. in Environmental Studies and Music from the University of Richmond. His research focuses on applying interdisciplinary systems-based approaches to marine resource management, integrating quantitative tools like agent-based modeling, GIS, and behavioral economics with qualitative methods such as anthropological interviews. Dr. Saul collaborates globally with governments, NGOs, and coastal communities to develop sustainable resource management policies while balancing ecological, economic, and cultural needs.

Education:

• Ph.D. Marine Biology and Fisheries, University of Miami (2012)
• M.A. Marine Affairs and Policy, University of Miami (2006)
• B.S. Environmental Studies and Music, University of Richmond (2004)

Research Interests:

• Quantitative marine ecology
• Agent-based modeling for fisheries management
• GIS and remote sensing applications
• Human-environmental system dynamics
• Policy translation for coastal communities

Professional Roles:

• Voting member of the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council’s Science and Statistical Committee
• Editorial board member for Frontiers in Marine Science

Publications highlight his work on fisher behavior modeling, coral reef mapping, and policy frameworks for transnational conservation. His courses at ASU include ecology, research methods, and special topics in marine science.