The Global 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. Jess's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Jess
I have a background in Marine Biology and a particular interest in research with applications to conservation. Following my undergraduate degree I participated in several internships including grey whale research, coral restoration and sea turtle rescue/rehab. My masters research focused on elasmobranch fisheries in the Indian Ocean where I carried out a stock assessment for silky sharks and was able to present my work to the Indian Ocean regional tuna fisheries management body.
My current work as a research assistant involves quantifying blue carbon sediment stocks of seagrass beds in Plymouth Sound as part of a NEIRF funded project 'Developing the business case and a pilot transaction for seagrass restoration'.
