The Senko Lab for Marine Megafauna & Fisheries Conservation at Arizona State University empowers the next generation of global conservation leaders while working with communities to conduct applied conservation research in biodiversity hotspots worldwide. By cultivating long-term relationships with fishers, government agencies, and industry leaders, our field and laboratory research transcends disciplines to ensure a future for threatened wildlife as well as coastal fisheries and the people who depend on them.
Research projects & news
Bycatch reduction technologies
We work with fishers, scientists, government agencies, and NGOs to develop new solutions to reduce bycatch of vulnerable marine megafauna while maintaining target fish catch.
Coastal communities and livelihoods
We study the human dimensions of conservation in order to understand and improve relationships between people and nature.
Sea turtle behavior, conservation, and ecology
We study sea turtles from land to sea in order to improve our understanding and protection of these iconic marine megafauna.
Global-scale conservation assessments
We conduct global-scale assessments of conservation threats, strategies, and outcomes that benefit threatened species and ecosystems.
Lab-based bycatch experiments
We conduct controlled experiments at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant to understand how sea turtles interact with fishing gear and bycatch reduction technologies.
