Sian Rees

Dr. Sian Rees is Associate Head of School - Research at University of Plymouth's School of Biological and Marine Sciences. Her work integrates social and economic research methods to analyze marine social-ecological systems at multiple scales.

Research focuses on marine conservation policy, ecosystem services valuation, and sustainable marine management. Key projects include the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area impact study and One Ocean Hub global initiative.

Recent publications demonstrate applied research connecting marine science with policy development and conservation implementation.