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  Professor, Earth & Environmental Sciences Washington State University Vancouver, WA 98686  (360) 546-9611tissot@vancouver.wsu.edu |
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Marine Biology, ecology of invertebrates & fishes, environmental policy, statistical design and analysis |
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My research lab is focused on the ecology and conservation of marine invertebrates and fishes in tropical and temperate ecosystems. Our projects investigate issues at the interface between conservation science, management, and policy. We use quantitative statistical approaches combined with geospatial tools to explore both physical and biological aspects of marine communities. The major focus of our work is on: 1) the role of marine protected areas in conserving marine diversity and promoting sustainable fisheries; 2) the importance of habitat for commercially important fishes with an emphasis on the role of structure-forming invertebrates; 3) understanding the ecological impacts of the global ornamental trade; and 4) long-term monitoring and restoration of black abalone populations. My long-term goals are to develop a generalized understanding of linkages between science, management, and policy in order to develop stable and effective resource management strategies. These strategies include training students, scientists, managers and the general public to think holistically and develop collaborative partnerships to solve societal problems. We use Integral Ecology as a tool to understand and develop these linkages.
I teach courses in marine biology and ecology, environmental policy, and statistical design and analysis. My teaching philosophy is to challenge students to think critically and creatively about the natural world and to understand their role in society. I am committed to experiential education and strongly believe that courses should be both concept-rich and rooted in practical career-oriented skills. I believe the most important skill I can teach students is to think for themselves; to know where to go to find answers, how to interpret the answers, and how to fit them in with their goals in life.
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