DoctorMichael Murunga

Michael Murunga is an environmental scientist. Previously, Michael was a Junior Research Fellow in Marine Governance at the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and the Centre for Marine Socioecology (CMS). His research focuses more broadly on human-ocean connections and how actors in fisheries and marine sectors work together to address complex and wicked challenges in ocean governance, including adapting to the effects of climate change. He has keen research interests in fisheries management, ocean governance, and stakeholder engagement. His Ph.D. work examined how scientists working on global environmental change interact with policymakers and communities on climate change. He is interested in how marine social-ecological systems influence coastal livelihoods, fisheries management, and community resilience.