Sustainable Fisheries Group
Welcome!
Welcome to the GitHub page for the Sustainable Fisheries Group (SFG). We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers who collaborate to bridge gaps among science, policy, management and industry in addressing critical ocean problems. Bioeconomic models and data analysis are key tools in our research, and here you will find information on our past and current projects, how to access our code, and how we collaborate as a team and with external partners.
About us
The Sustainable Fisheries Group (SFG) was founded in 2006 by marine ecologist Steve Gaines and economist Chris Costello and is a collaboration between the Marine Science Institute and the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. SFG develops innovative science and applies it to real-world challenges to improve the sustainability of marine resources and coastal communities. SFG utilizes diverse market approaches, bioeconomic modeling, and spatial analysis to improve the ecological and economic performance of fisheries and other ocean uses.
Getting started
If you are a new or current employee, please see the Staff resources tab for information on how to set up, use, and collaborate on our research projects using RStudio and GitHub. If you are a visitor interested in downloading or forking our code, please see our GitHub organization.
SFG is dedicated to pursuing open science and we endeavor to provide transparent and accessible research and research products. Please submit any feedback, inquiries, or requests to collaborate via bren-sfg@ucsb.edu.