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, shifting access to resources, 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, poitical, 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 transform destructive patterns into opportunities for rebuilding thriving ecosystems and equitable coastal livelihoods.