Luna Raatz

Luna Raatz is a Researcher at the Department of Conservation Biology & Social-Ecological Systems, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Leipzig, Germany. She focuses on biodiversity monitoring, FAIR data management, and conservation ecology, with a special interest in integrating field and genetic data to address anthropogenic and climate impacts.

Education:

• 2024: Master of Science in Biology, University of Hamburg
• 2015-2020: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel

Key Research Areas: Combines fieldwork with FAIR metadata standards for biodiversity data integration, as seen in projects like ADVANCE and Otterland. Her work spans ecological modeling, citizen science, and conservation policy.

Projects: Currently involved in establishing FAIR databases for nationwide otter conservation in Germany and metadata harmonization in biodiversity monitoring.

Collaborations: Works with teams at UFZ, iDiv, and international institutions, supporting data interoperability and citizen science initiatives.