Katherine Seto

Katherine Seto is an assistant professor of environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz. Her research lies at the intersection of political ecology, governance theory, and sustainability science. Using frameworks from these fields, she investigates the equity, sustainability, and governance of marine and coastal systems, and the reciprocal relationship they have with human wellbeing and conflict. she is interested in understanding marine resource use at multiple scales, with a focus on ecology and governance of marine systems, seafood within local and global food systems, coastal access and equity, and issues of maritime security and globalization.

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