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Conservation Science
Michael B. Mascia, Ph.D.
Senior Program Officer / Social Scientist
Areas of Expertise: environmental politics and policy; social dimensions of biodiversity conservation; marine conservation
Michael Mascia
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As a WWF scientist and as President of the Society for Conservation Biology's Social Science Working Group, Mike Mascia works to strengthen conservation social science research and its application to conservation practice. His research focuses on natural resource governance and environmental policy, particularly the design and management of marine protected areas (MPAs) in coral reef systems. A former AAAS Fellow and NSF grant recipient, Mike has research and policy experience in the United States, Caribbean, Central America, South Pacific, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. He has also provided technical assistance to numerous government agencies, conservation organizations, and donors. Mike holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Politics and Policy from Duke University and a bachelor's degree in Biology and Government from Bowdoin College.
Email: michael.mascia@wwfus.org
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