Abby Sallenger is an oceanographer who received his B.A. in Geology and Ph.D. in Marine Science from the University of Virginia. He is the former Chief Scientist of the U.S. Geological Survey's Center for Coastal Geology and presently leads the USGS storm impact research group, investigating how the coast changes during extreme storms. Abby and his book Island in a Storm have been featured in the New York Times and NPR's Morning Edition.

In 2007, Abby received the "Shoemaker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Communications" that "honors a USGS scientist who demonstrates great skill in presenting complex concepts to non-technical audiences. In 2009, he received a "Special Award in Oceanography" from the 2009 National Hurricane Conference "for revolutionizing the study of hurricane impacts."

As an undergraduate at U.Va., Abby was a student athlete, playing intercollegiate football. He and his wife live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida.

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