Shaun Beattie

Shaun Beattie is a Researcher affiliated with the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) at the University of the Highlands and Islands. His work focuses on marine conservation, seaweed biodiversity, and aligning research with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Education: Master of Science in Ecological Economics (University of Leeds, 2019), Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management Science (University of Southampton, 2018)

Beattie's research explores the intersection of seaweed conservation, policy development, and ecosystem resilience. He contributes to global initiatives addressing biodiversity gaps in international frameworks and investigates the role of seaweeds in human health and marine habitats. His recent 2025 publications analyze seaweed conservation policies in Malaysia, stakeholder perspectives from Indonesia, and systemic gaps in biodiversity strategies.

Shaun's work also spans climate-smart agricultural policy, as seen in his 2021 Sustainability review on nutrition integration in Southern Africa. His research outputs are linked to SDG targets like life below water, climate action, and zero hunger.