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Marc Mangel
Distinguished Research Professor at UC Santa Cruz
Marc Mangel is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive experience in mathematical biology, fisheries science, and marine conservation. Here are some key details about his background and involvement with FishWise:
Academic Career
Marc Mangel is Professor of Biology Emeritus at the University of Bergen and Distinguished Professor of Mathematical Biology Emeritus at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC).2 At UCSC, he directed the Center for Stock Assessment Research from 2000 to 2016, which focused on training students in quantitative methods for fisheries stock assessment.2
Research Focus
His research has covered areas such as:
- Quantitative methods for fishery management
- Population biology of disease
- Developing models to predict Population Consequences of Disturbance (PCoD) in marine mammals2
Honors and Appointments
Professor Mangel has received numerous honors and held prestigious positions, including:
- Fulbright and Guggenheim fellowships
- Fellow of the California Academy of Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Visiting professorships at institutions like Hebrew University, University of Oxford, and the Weizmann Institute2
Involvement with FishWise
Marc Mangel has been closely involved with FishWise since its early days:
- He served as an early champion of the organization when it was founded by UCSC students in 2003.1
- Mangel became the board president of FishWise.1
- He has been on the Board of Directors of FishWise from 2003-2007 and again from 2010 onwards.3
- Currently, he holds the position of Chair of the Board of Directors at FishWise.5
Other Professional Activities
Beyond his academic work and involvement with FishWise, Mangel has:
- Served as a Senior Scientific Advisor to MRAG Americas for over 20 years.2
- Been a member of various scientific committees and panels related to fisheries and marine conservation.23
- Authored numerous scientific publications and books on topics like behavioral ecology, resource management, and quantitative methods in biology.34
Marc Mangel's extensive experience in fisheries science, mathematical biology, and marine conservation makes him well-suited for his role as Chair of the Board of Directors at FishWise, an organization dedicated to sustaining ocean ecosystems through transforming seafood supply chains.
