At the Shared Seas Lab, we study how people and ocean ecosystems interact, with a focus on creating pathways for regeneration in places where marine life and human communities are under pressure.

Our work spans from coastal small-scale fisheries to industrial fleets, tackling issues such as manta and devil ray bycatch, conflict between small- and large-scale vessels, and the policies that shape who benefits from—and who stewards— the ocean. We generate actionable science that connects biodiversity conservation with human well-being. This means uncovering the ecological, political, and social dynamics driving conflict and degradation, and working with fishers, communities, policymakers, and international management bodies to co-create solutions. By linking local knowledge to global governance, we aim to identify and transform destructive patterns into opportunities for regeneration.