Shannon Switzer Swanson
Social Ecologist
Storyteller
Ocean Educator
PhD
Social Ecologist
I study how people and the ocean shape each other.
How culture, values, relationships, and lived experience foster stewardship.
Explore with me
From California's coastline to the Coral Triangle, follow the research into the field.
Learn with me
Classes, mentoring, and resources for anyone doing this kind of work.
Discover beyond work
Documentaries, talks, and writing that carry the research past the page.
Meet me
About me, my CV, Press Kit, and anything you need to get an overview about me.
Connect with me
Book me for a talk, drop me a line, or view my social media.
I'm an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at California State University San Marcos and a National Geographic Explorer. My research examines coastal access, small-scale fisheries, and the communities most connected to the sea.
I bring that work into the classroom and into public storytelling