Marine Biodiversity and Conservation
Our lab is interested in the interactions among the numbers and identity of species, the genetic individuals that make up those species, the ecosystem services that they provide, and the people that benefit from and manage those services. We use a combination of lab and field experiments, molecular techniques, social science, and data synthesis to understand the causes and consequences of changes in marine biodiversity and how best to apply that information to marine habitat conservation and restoration.
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The Hughes Lab supports and celebrates each member as individuals as well as scientists. We recognise that everyone has unique lived experiences, and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and equitable across age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, race, religion, nationality, citizenship, veteran status, or socio-economic background.
We have zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind.
We will support individuals concerned with or experiencing discrimination by providing an open and supportive atmosphere, speaking up on their behalf when appropriate, and sharing information regarding relevant resources.
We acknowledge that science is not exempt from racism. We commit to promoting equity and anti-racism in the lab, department, university, and society through continual education and action.
We will harness our collective privilege, skills, knowledge, and networks to promote the wellness of systemically marginalized groups.
We are committed to open, honest, and accessible science with transparency in data acquisition and sharing. We aim to foster science communication and inform decision-making, management, and policy.
(Updated Sept 2020)
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