Paul Greenberg

Paul Greenberg

American author and essayist

People & Culture

Paul is a bestselling author, essayist, and leading voice on sustainable seafood, aquaculture, and the future of the world’s oceans. A longtime contributor to The New York Times, he writes on the intersection of food systems, marine conservation, and environmental policy. His acclaimed book Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food became a New York Times bestseller and earned the James Beard Award for Writing and Literature, helping shape public understanding of the challenges facing global fisheries and the role of sustainable aquaculture. A recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Greenberg is a sought-after speaker whose work combines rigorous reporting, environmental advocacy, and compelling storytelling to inspire a more sustainable relationship with the ocean.

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