Marianne Elisabeth Lien

About the Author

Marianne Elisabeth Lien is a distinguished anthropologist and professor whose work bridges the humanities and environmental sciences, exploring the intricate relationships between humans, animals, and ecosystems. With a focus on aquaculture and the cultural dimensions of food production, she examines how industrial practices reshape natural species and influence global food systems. Her research draws on ethnographic methods to reveal the domestication processes that transform wild creatures into commodities, offering critical insights into sustainability and ethics in modern agriculture. As an author and academic, Lien contributes to vital conversations on environmental anthropology, advocating for a deeper understanding of our ecological entanglements. Her scholarship inspires readers to reconsider the hidden stories behind everyday consumption.