Gustavo Bisbal, Ph.D.
Dr. Gustavo Bisbal is the Regional Science Advisor, Western Hemisphere for the Office of International Programs.
Dr. Gustavo (Gus) Bisbal is the Regional Science Advisor for the Western Hemisphere (Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Antarctica) in the Office of International Programs (OIP) of the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Gus provides extensive professional experience at the intersection between actionable science and management policies in programs focused on the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources in regional, national, and international ecosystems (marine, freshwater, and terrestrial). In his role at OIP, Gus helps materialize the message contained in the USGS agency logo (“Science for a changing world”) in tangible ways, not only supporting the domestic mission but also U.S. foreign policy and science diplomacy. He advances strategic bilateral agreements and coordinates the deployment and use of USGS scientific and technical expertise to any and all countries in the Region. He coordinates with the Department of State and U.S. Embassies, U.S. Federal agencies, other governments, U.S. private and public sectors, NGO's and other international agencies to identify opportunities for USGS engagement in support of U.S. foreign policy. Gus is the agency coordinator for the USGS participation in the Embassy Science Fellows (ESF) program.
Professional Experience
Regional Science Advisor, Western Hemisphere, USGS Office of International Programs, 2021 to Present, Portland, OR
Director of Network Strategic Initiatives, USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center, 2018 to Present, Portland, OR
Director, USGS Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, 2011 to 2018, Corvallis, OR
Director (Acting), USGS Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center, 2013, Corvallis, OR
Foreign Affairs Officer, Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, 2006 to 2011, Washington, D.C.
Manager, Columbia River Basin and Water Conservation Branch, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon State Office, 2005 to 2006, Portland, OR
Senior Columbia River Basin Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon State Office, 2002 to 2005, Portland, OR
Senior Science and Policy Analyst, Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Division of Fish and Wildlife, 1999 to 2002, Portland, OR
Fisheries Research Coordinator, Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Division of Fish and Wildlife, 1994 to 1999, Portland, OR
Large Marine Ecosystem Consultant, Office of Protected Resources, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1994, Silver Spring, MD
National Sea Grant/John Knauss Marine Policy Fellow, Office of International Affairs, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1993, Washington, D.C.
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, 1993
Master of Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island, 1992
Master of Science in Biological Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, 1990
Licentiate in Biological Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983