Natasha Stacey

Assoc. Prof Natasha Stacey is an anthropologist with a PhD and over two decades of experience in socio-economics, marine resource management, and fisheries research across the Asia-Pacific region and North Australia. Her work focuses on small-scale fisheries, aquaculture, and enhancing livelihoods for Indigenous and rural coastal communities.

• Education: PhD in Anthropology

Her research spans interdisciplinary themes in sustainable development, ecosystem services, and policy analysis. She investigates socio-economic drivers of natural resource use, women's empowerment in agriculture, and food security challenges in Timor-Leste, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. Recent publications highlight collaborative studies on tropical sardine fisheries, forest management policies, and maternal nutrition impacts.

Stacey's articles emphasize socio-economic factors, cross-disciplinary methodologies, and regional applications in fisheries and agriculture. While no explicit awards or grants are listed, her work demonstrates a commitment to addressing livelihood and sustainability issues through anthropological and environmental science lenses.