Together with an international team of conservation scientists, Heather designed a new tool for understanding the state of the science and practice in ocean conservation. Learn more via the links below. https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2018/09/12/leslie-helps-design-database-to-assess-guide-ocean-conservation-efforts/ And from our colleagues at James Cook University, check out this great Conservation Planning blog, highlighting the new work:

Research advances and gaps in marine planning: towards a global database in systematic conservation planning

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