Overview
Profile summary
I am a transdisciplinary PhD researcher examining how National Marine Parks can deliver environmental, social and economic benefits through place‑based management. My doctoral research focuses on Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and investigates how socio‑ecological systems function in practice, particularly the relationships between ecological condition, human use and governance arrangements.
My PhD brings together ecological, social and economic perspectives to examine how ecosystem services are generated, accessed and valued, and how these processes influence community well‑being and environmental behaviour. Through this work, I explore how management and governance shape ecological outcomes and everyday interactions with the marine environment, and how cultural connections to place influence patterns of use and care.
Overall, my research evaluates the extent to which National Marine Parks can support sustainable management while balancing conservation objectives with the needs and priorities of local communities. My PhD aims to generate evidence relevant to policy and practice and to contribute to more integrated and inclusive approaches to managing coastal and marine environments.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals