Alistair Economakis

Since beginning his marine biology research over 20 years ago, Alistair Economakis has earned an acclaimed reputation in the marine science community.
The focus of his research on coastal marine life, shark aggregations, and beyond has been documented in various articles and publications, authored and co-authored by Economakis. Along with fellow researcher and environmental expert, Ioannis E. Batjakas, Alistair Economakis has made various contributions to the study of marine wildlife in Greec...

maintains an esteemed career in marine biology research particularly related to shark aggregations and the Greek seashore.
Boston University Marine Program (BUMP)
The adventurous nature of marine biology captured Alistair Economakis at an early age. He envisioned discovering long-forgotten species and traveling to majestic waters across the globe. His adventure in the field began with a seat in the Boston University Marine Program (BUMP). Through Boston University’s marine science department,...

As a shark aggregations specialist, Alistair Economakis has traveled all over the world to encounter marine wildlife.
In his work, he has come face-to-face with some of the most majestic sea creatures to ever exist. But, such an adventure isn’t always possible for every animal lover — and that’s okay! It’s still possible to observe and admire the beauties of the ocean without diving into the deep blue sea directly! In New England alone, there are an array of aquariums and marine wildlife cent...

Alistair Economakis
BOSTON, MA, Dec. 5, 2018 – Marine Biologist and shark aggregations expert, Alistair Economakis, has returned to Athens, Greece to continue his research. His arrival is in anticipation of his latest research on gray reef sharks. At the turn of the millennium, Economakis conducted extensive research regarding shark aggregations along the Greek seashore. His findings, which were aided by partnerships with world-renowned scientists Les Kaufman and Ioannis E. Batjakas, have ser...

Education
A student of the prestigious and world-renowned Boston University Marine Program (BUMP), Alistair Economakis received his Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and Environmental Science from Boston University. He later went on to pursue his Master’s degree, as well as a Doctorate degree, in Biology. While studying to earn his Ph.D., Alistair Economakis worked closely with established evolutionary ecologist, Les Kaufman.
Alistair Economakis also worked with Ioannis E. Batjakas to devel...

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I am a marine biologist and have worked largely off the coast of Greece.