UAF faculty member and Alaska SeaLife Center researcher Jo-Ann Mellish releases a rehabilitated Steller sea lion into the ocean. Photo courtesy of Jo-Ann Mellish.
UAF Faculty in Seward
There are six University of Alaska Fairbanks faculty members in Seward. These faculty are technically members of the Institute of Marine Science housed at the Alaska SeaLife Center, but conduct much of their research by collaborating with multiple agencies, individuals and groups.
- Dr. Russell Andrews
UAF-Alaska Sealife Center Steller Sea lion Scientist
(907) 224-6344
- Dr. Alan Springer
UAF-Alaska Sealife Center Interim Science Director
(907) 224-6346
- Dr. Alexander (Sasha) Burdin
UAF-Alaska Sealife Center Sea Otter Scientist
(907) 224-6332
- Dr. Tuula Hollmen
UAF-Alaska Sealife Center Eider Program Manager/Scientist
(907) 224-6323
- Dr. Jo-Ann Mellish
UAF-Alaska Sealife Center Steller Sea Lion Scientist
(907) 224-6324
- Dr. Lori Polasek
UAF-Alaska Sealife Center Harbor Seal Scientist
(907) 224-6372

