Carl Safina

Renowned ecologist and writer, Carl Safina’s lyrical non-fiction explores how humans are changing the living world and what those changes mean for all species. His work combines scientific insight, emotional connection, and a moral call to action. Safina has received a MacArthur “genius” prize, Pew, Guggenheim, and NSF fellowships, and numerous book awards. He is the founding president of The Safina Center and the first Endowed Professor for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University. Author of ten books, including Song for the Blue Ocean and Alfie & Me, he hosted the PBS series Saving the Ocean and contributes to outlets such as The New York TimesTIME, and National Geographic.

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