My research is interdisciplinary and focuses on ways to achieve biodiversity conservation along with sustainable livelihoods. I have focused on the marine environment, in particular the balance between marine conservation through protected areas and small-scale fisheries governance. I work to align with global sustainable development goals and international policies and conduct research that has an impact beyond academia. I have worked with local fishermen in Tanzania, The Bahamas, and Labrador, Canada, seeking to understand the balance between fishing and marine conservation approaches on local communities. I am broadly interested in human-nature connections, ecosystem restoration, and collaborative, interdisciplinary focused conservation research that has an impact on the ground. I focus on a global-to-local approach - seeking to explore best practice approaches, to meet the future needs of our planet to ensure a sustainable future for our children, and the planet as a whole.
