As overfishing, climate change, and other stressors continue to impact ocean ecosystems, conventional “single-issue” strategies have proven inadequate. National and international bodies have consequently called for a shift toward more comprehensive and integrated management that recognizes the full array of benefits provided by marine ecosystems. This innovative approach is referred to as ecosystem-based management. While we have a substantial scientific foundation on which to develop marine EBM strategies, there are a number of areas in need of further research.
Our research focuses on the following themes:
Coastal Ecology
Climate Change Impacts on Atlantic Coast Salt Marshes
Rocky Shores as Sentinel Ecosystems for Climate Change
Coupled Natural and Human Systems
Human-Environment Interactions in Coastal Mexico
Ecological and Social Resilience
Marine Conservation Planning
Reserve Design and Assessment of Marine Conservation Strategies
