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Dr. Maria Santos Cruz

Marine Biologist

Organization:University of the Philippines

Country of Base:Philippines

Years of Experience:13 years

Experience in SEA Countries

CambodiaThailandVietnamPhilippines

Experience in SEA LMEs

Gulf of ThailandSulu-Celebes Sea

Primary Expertise

• Coral Reef Ecology• Ocean Governance• Marine Spatial Planning• Biodiversity Conservation

Other ExpertiseRemote sensing applications and open ocean data platforms for regional cooperation.

Professional BioDr. Maria Santos Cruz is a recognised voice in regional marine research, having led multi-country programmes on ecosystem health, sustainable livelihoods, and ocean governance. They regularly advise regional working groups and mentor early-career scientists across the SEA region.

Showcase ProjectsRegional Seagrass Recovery Initiative Coastal Communities Early-Warning Network Transboundary Reef Monitoring Programme Blue Carbon Accounting Pilot Sustainable Fisheries Co-Management Project

PublicationsCommunity-Led Conservation in Southeast Asian Waters Blue Carbon Potential of Regional Seagrass Meadows Governance Pathways for Large Marine Ecosystems

Social Media Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-santos-cruz

ORCID ID0000-0003-1185-2265

Contact Emailmaria.santos.cruz@example.org

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