Cordula Scherer

Dr. Cordula Scherer is a Research Fellow at the Trinity Centre for Environmental Humanities, affiliated with the School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin. She specializes in developing indicators for aquatic ecosystem health, focusing on phytoplankton community resilience and human impacts on marine environments. Her work bridges ecological research with policy advising, particularly in the UK Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) and Defra-funded projects.

Her recent research integrates historical data with modern tools, including the Plankton Lifeform Extraction Tool (2021), to assess long-term changes in marine ecosystems. Key projects include analyzing historical oyster reefs and promoting sustainable seafood consumption in Dublin.

• Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text.
• Outreach: Engages in science communication through initiatives like FoodSmart Dublin and visceral ocean literacy campaigns.