Improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.
The Steven Berkeley Marine Conservation Fellowship is designed to support the academic efforts of a graduate student who is actively engaged in thesis research relevant to conservation. This fellowship, established by AFS in 2007, aims to carry on Berkeley's legacy by advancing the integration of marine ecology, conservation biology, and fisheries science to enhance fisheries management. With a $15,000 award, it encourages studies in any area of conservation, not limiting the focus to fisheries issues alone.