Katarina Duke
Documentary | Sri Lanka
Katarina Duke’s EcoShores placement in Sri Lanka explored the vital role mangroves play in sustaining coastal communities, livelihoods, culture, and resilience. Through local voices and experiences, her documentary examines the connections between mangroves, fisheries, tourism, and cultural traditions, while highlighting the growing pressures facing these ecosystems and the importance of community stewardship for their future.
Documentary
Protecting the Roots: Mangroves, Communities, and Coastal Futures in Sri Lanka
Andrew Batycki
Research Report | New Zealand
Andrew Batycki’s EcoShores placement in New Zealand explored how coastal wetlands can support climate resilience while balancing environmental, social, and economic priorities. His research developed a practical framework for assessing the trade-offs and co-benefits of coastal wetland conservation and restoration, with a focus on mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass. Applied across three sites in Auckland—Tuff Crater, Hobson Bay, and Māngere Inlet—the framework considers factors such as biodiversity, blue carbon, land use, community priorities, and economic impacts to support more informed and locally responsive nature-based solutions.
Research Report
Site Profile Framework for Assessing Trade-offs and Co-benefits of Coastal Wetland Conservation and Restoration Opportunities in Auckland.