We work broadly to improve the ecological and socioeconomic resiliency of coastal communities and ecosystems. A key component of our research involves partnering with fishing communities to strengthen their adaptive capacity through innovation and governance, thus ensuring conservation efforts benefit both coastal ecosystems and the people who depend on them. Our lab has conducted research on fisher wellbeing and fishing efficiency, citizen science, ecotourism and community-based conservation, and the social-ecological outcomes of international bycatch policy.
Representative publications:
- A global review of bycatch reduction technology assessments: Revealing gaps in fisher-focused metrics
- At loggerheads over international bycatch: Initial effects of a unilaterally imposed bycatch reduction policy
- People helping turtles, turtles helping people: Understanding resident attitudes towards sea turtle conservation and opportunities for enhanced community participation in Bahia Magdalena, Mexico
- Understanding the drivers of fisher participation in bycatch reduction initiatives (coming soon)