Elizabeth Lacey

Senior Science Officer - Scotland Team Lead @Project Seagrass

Edinburgh, GB

Lead the strategic delivery of conservation and restoration initiatives across Scotland, advancing Project Seagrass’s mission to protect biodiversity and climate resilience through evidence-based marine ecosystem management.*Provide scientific and technical leadership across site assessments, fieldwork, and long-term monitoring, producing high-impact research that directly informs UK marine policy, community planning, and restoration best practices.*Forge inclusive partnerships with coastal communities, policymakers, and conservation networks, ensuring seagrass protection is socially grounded, culturally relevant, and co-designed with local stakeholders.*Champion a culture of learning, diversity, and team development, mentoring early-career scientists, training interns and volunteers, and building capacity in marine science and active & passive restoration techniques across varied demographics.*Co-author funding proposals and published peer-reviewed research, translating science into actionable insights for international conservation frameworks and elevating the role of seagrass ecosystems in global ocean recovery narratives.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Bachelor’s Degree

Florida International University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Nova Southeastern University

Master’s Degree