Aaron Bartholomew is a Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences at the American University of Sharjah. He has taught general biology, ecology, evolution, fish biology, marine biology, and senior research in marine and desert ecology. His areas of current research include environmental management, coastal management, coral and coral reef fish communities of Dubai, artificial reefs, predator /prey/habitat relations, and marine ecology in general. Prior to his academic career, he was a post-doctoral researcher at the National Marine Fisheries Service in Miami, Florida, USA.