Welcome to the Johnson Lab
Dr. Teresa Johnson’s marine social science research and teaching program is focused on understanding the social, ecological, and institutional challenges facing individuals living and working in coastal communities. Drawing on her training in human ecology, applied anthropology, and marine policy, she examines the intersection of people and policy within coupled marine social-ecological systems, including how policies impact communities and how communities can impact policies. She has published in a variety of areas related to marine fisheries, aquaculture, and renewable energy. Current projects in the Johnson lab focus on marine shellfish and seaweed aquaculture and offshore wind development.
Dr. Johnson also teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in marine policy and marine social science. Members of the Johnson lab include graduate students in the School of Marine Sciences (SMS) and in the Ecology and Environmental Sciences (EES) graduate program, as well as undergraduate research assistants in SMS, EES, and the Department of Anthropology, including those working on Honors and capstone projects as part of their degree programs.
