Human dimensions of fishery systems:
This research area would include a diverse range of student research focused on the social, cultural, and economic dimensions of Alaska's fishery systems. Research in this area could include studies of: social-ecological marine ecosystems; community impacts of environmental, economic, and/or regulatory change; local and traditional ecological knowledge of fisheries; policy frameworks; economic development in coastal Alaska; identity and attachment to fishery resources (e.g., subsistence, commercial). This research area would contribute to both the scientific and applied goals of this fellowship program.
