Austin Gallagher
Austin Gallagher | |
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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 |
| Awards | Forbes 30 Under 30 list, 2016, Fulbright (distinguished professor) |
| Website | www |
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, a non-profit organization focusing on ocean conservation. He is a National Geographic Explorer, has been the lead on more than 50 global scientific expeditions, and has published over125 peer-reviewed scientific papers spanning research on the migrations of ocean giants, deep-sea exploration, and marine policy.
His research has directly informed policy for threatened species, protected area design, and climate change mitigation in numerous countries. He was a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in the science category, and a Fulbright scholar and distinguished professor. He is a current fellow of the Explorers Club.