Michael K. Orbach

Professor of the Practice of Marine Affairs and Policy
Marine Science & Conservation
Environmental Sciences & Policy

PhD Cultural Anthropology, University of California, San Diego, 1975
MA Cultural Anthropology, University of California, San Diego, 1973
BA Economics, University of California, Irvine, 1969

Orbach's experience lies in Applications of social science to environmental policy and management. Marine fisheries and integrated coastal management. Public involvement and participatory action in environmental policy. Active waterman (fishing, surfing, sailing) with interests, and involvement, in grassroots conservation movements.

Primary area of expertise: coastal zone management

Secondary areas of expertise: environmental sociology and anthropology, fisheries policy and management

Curriculum Vitae

Web Links:

• Dukenvironment profile
• Duke Marine Lab
• The Surfrider Foundation
• The Coastal Society