Hollie Booth

Dr. Hollie Booth is a Researcher in the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford, with additional affiliations to the ICCS Group, MCEM Group, and The Biodiversity Consultancy. She completed her DPhil in 2021, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to shark and ray conservation in Indonesian small-scale fisheries. Her current work, supported by a Darwin Initiative grant, involves designing and testing incentive-based conservation programs through rigorous methodologies like Randomized Controlled Trials.

Booth's research integrates marine biodiversity conservation with human well-being, emphasizing:

• Shark and ray conservation strategies in tropical fisheries
• Design and evaluation of evidence-based conservation interventions
• Socio-economic dimensions of wildlife trade and sustainable fisheries
• Equitable approaches to marine resource management
• Application of mixed-methods research including economic valuation and impact assessment

Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on shark conservation science, sustainable fishery management, biodiversity policy frameworks (particularly 'Nature Positive' approaches), and community-based conservation in Indonesia. The work consistently addresses data-poor fishery contexts, market-based interventions, and conservation technology development.

While no scientific awards are documented, her research receives support through competitive grants including the Darwin Initiative. Current field activities involve collaboration with Indonesian researchers and NGOs to implement conservation programs.