Distinguished Teaching Professor, Environmental and Ocean Sciences
- PhD, North Carolina State University, Biological Oceanography
- MS, Stony Brook University
- BS, University of New Hampshire
Steven Searcy, PhD, teaches courses at all levels within the major including introductory life science classes, research methods and scientific writing, and upper division classes on the biology of fishes and human impacts to the marine environment. Searcy’s research focuses on the transition between larval and juvenile stages of marine fishes and invertebrates to better understand the population dynamics of these organisms. Another interest is examining microplastic and heavy metal contamination in organisms in coastal and estuarine waters.
Areas of Expertise
Marine Ecology, Biology of Fishes, Early Life History of Fishes, Habitat Quality, Marine Pollution
Scholarly Work
Searcy’s research focuses on the early life history of marine organisms. Research includes evaluating nursery habitats in estuarine and coastal waters. Additional projects include examining spatial and temporal trends in microplastic ingestion and heavy metal contamination in filter feeding invertebrates.
Areas of Interest
Searcy enjoys teaching both lower and upper division classes as well as helping undergraduates as they become involved in research and develop their own projects.