
Steve Gaines
Steve Gaines
Trustee
Dean of the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at UCSB
Steve is a marine ecologist who seeks conservation solutions by building better pipelines between innovations in ocean science and effective marine policy and management. He has over 150 scientific publications, including four books. His scientific work has made extensive contributions to the design of marine reserve networks, our understanding of how climate change impacts ocean ecosystems, and more sustainable fisheries management using market based reforms.
Steve holds a PhD from Oregon State University.


