lindsey stadler
Lindsey Stadler is a 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow in NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources. She earned her Masters of Science in marine biology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and a Bachelors of Science in marine biology from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. Lindsey’s research focuses on nearshore ecology of fishes in a changing climate. Her interests involve expanding our understanding of how nearshore environments will be affected by shifting conditions with the goal of informing on how to properly apply adaptive management.
Lindsey is originally from Long Island, NY, where she first connected with aquatic environments. She moved to the San Juan Islands shortly after completing her undergraduate degree where she spent several years working for an expedition company leading kayak and powerboat tours in the Salish Sea. She’s worked for various research organizations, volunteered at aquariums and wildlife rehabilitation centers, spent a winter as a seasonal fish technician at a salmon hatchery in Southeast Alaska, and coordinated backcountry expeditions for female identifying and non-binary youth through an organization called Inspiring Girls Expeditions.
In her current role as a Knauss Fellow, Lindsey helps to promote conservation efforts for protected species under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act. She has a deepened appreciation for the importance of these two historic pieces of legislation.
Lindsey is passionate about conserving our oceans as well as connecting with people and hearing different perspectives. She is proud of her diverse aquatic background and is always looking for ways to grow and learn more. She is especially interested in opportunities to promote equity in professional settings and beyond. When not at work, Lindsey can be found running, biking, climbing, painting, and being with friends, family and her dog.
