Thomas Blake Earle

Thomas Blake Earle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Liberal Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston. His research focuses on the intersection of human-environment relationships, environmental history, and American maritime history. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Rice University (2017), an M.A. in History (2013), and a B.A. in History and Geography from the University of Texas at Austin (2011). Earle teaches courses such as 'History of American Sea Power' and 'US Maritime History.' His publications include co-editing Atlantic Environments and the American South: An Anthology (2020) and articles exploring fisheries diplomacy, environmental policy, and antebellum America. He actively presents at conferences on topics like North Atlantic fisheries, naval power, and gender in fishery politics.

His research emphasizes contested histories and the agency of individuals in shaping environmental and political outcomes. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work reflects engagement with environmental and diplomatic historiography. Earle advises students through his teaching and research, though no advisees are named. He enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and backpacking, alongside culinary pursuits and furniture-making.