Jeff Bolster

About the Author

Jeff Bolster is a distinguished historian and environmental scholar whose work bridges the worlds of maritime history and ocean conservation. With a deep-rooted passion for the sea, he draws on extensive archival research and personal experiences as a former commercial fisherman to illuminate the profound changes in marine ecosystems over centuries. Bolster's scholarship challenges conventional narratives about human impacts on the oceans, advocating for sustainable practices informed by historical lessons. His acclaimed book, Shifting Baselines: The Past and the Future of Ocean Fisheries, explores how shifting perceptions of ecological norms have obscured the decline of fish populations, urging a reevaluation of our relationship with the sea. Through his writing, Bolster inspires readers to confront environmental challenges with informed optimism and historical perspective.