Team member Dana Johnson shared thoughts about challenges facing protected areas in developed countries during an episode of the Marine Conservation Happy Hour podcast. While natural science is usually the focus of this podcast, social science was featured in this episode, centered around the question, “is natural or social science more important for protected area management?” Dana spoke about the importance of social sciences in conservation and protected area management, concluding that both social and natural sciences should be integrated in the decision-making process to ensure effective outcomes that suite a variety of needs and interests.
We are thankful for the host, Andrew Lewin with SpeakUpForBlue for inviting Dana on the show to highlight the importance of social sciences in the future of protected areas. Click here to listen to the full episode!
