Austin Gallagher
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Austin Gallagher is an American marine biologist, explorer, author and social entrepreneur, best known for his research on sharks. He is the founder and CEO of Beneath the Waves,[3] a non-profit organization focusing on ocean conservation.[4] He is a National Geographic Explorer, has been the lead on more than 50 global scientific expeditions, and has published over 100 scientific papers[5] spanning research on the migrations of ocean giants, deep-sea exploration, and marine policy.
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Born | Boston |
Nationality | American |
Citizenship | United States of America |
Education | University of Miami, Northeastern University, Loyola University Maryland |
Alma mater | Thayer Academy |
Occupation(s) | Marine biologist, entrepreneur |
Organization(s) | Beneath the Waves, The Explorer's Club (fellow) |
Known for | Conservation work |
Board member of | Editorial board of the Endangered Species Research journal[1] |
Awards | Forbes 30 Under 30 list, 2016, Fulbright (distinguished professor)[2] |
Website | www |
His research has directly informed policy for threatened species,[6] protected area design, and climate change mitigation in numerous countries. He was a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in the science category.[7][8] He is a current fellow of the Explorers Club and a Fulbright scholar and distinguished professor.[9]