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I completed my BSc in Biology at the University of Bristol and my MSc in Marine Systems and Policies at the University of Edinburgh. My MSc dissertation focused on site selection for oyster habitat restoration projects, using surveys and workshops to reach consensus among academics and practitioners. This collaborative project was my first experience of using social science research methods to highlight the importance of human factors in conservation. After graduating, I worked in the charity sector in marine education and engagement roles, re-enforcing my interest in community-led marine conservation.
Embedding Community in Oyster Habitat Restoration: A Socio-Ecological Approach
PI and Institution:
Karen Alexander, Heriot-Watt University
PhD aim:
To embed community values, perceptions, and experiences into current and future oyster habitat restoration projects in Scotland.
PhD objectives:
- To better understand socio-ecological connections between local communities and oyster habitat restoration projects.
- To better understand how communities want to engage with and participate in local oyster habitat restoration projects.
- To explore pathways for integrating community values, perceptions and experiences into relevant decision-making frameworks and policies.
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: Anna Hughes
Publications:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aqc.3917
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aqc.3947
Handbook:
https://noraeurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NORA-Site-Selection-Checklist-2021-11.pdf