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Grace Nye Butler

Grace Nye Butler

PhD Candidate
Science
School of Biological Earth & Environmental Sciences

Grace is a PhD candidate in the Solutions for Estuarine and Coastal Stressors (SEACS) lab. Having completed both her undergraduate degree and honours at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, Grace has experience in statistical analysis, experimental design, materials science, ecology and social ecology. Grace is most passionate about creating collaborative human solutions to sustainability problems.

Project: Social ecological systems approach to managing marine debris

Supervised by: Dr Graeme Clark, Dr John Turnbull, Professor Emma Johnston

Project Description: Grace's research is focused on exploring and strengthening stakeholder networks across Australia to manage marine debris. This includes engaging with Government, citizen scientists, not-for-profit organisations, First Nations Rangers and consumers. Grace believes a collaborative approach is the key to managing the marine debris crisis in Australia.