Center for Coastal Resource Studies

PROJECTS & RESEARCH

Evidence that supports resilient coasts and sustainable livelihoods

CCRS brings together applied research, field evidence and collaboration to better understand coastal and marine systems and support practical responses to environmental and development challenges.

RESEARCH TO ACTION

Understand • Collaborate • Apply
OUR WORK

Research grounded in real-world priorities

We focus on questions that matter to coastal ecosystems, aquatic resources, communities and institutions.

Research

We conduct and support field-based and analytical work to generate evidence, assess challenges and identify options for sustainable management.

Projects

We work with partners to translate research questions into defined activities, outputs and practical learning that can inform programmes and decisions.
RESEARCH THEMES

Interdisciplinary areas of inquiry

Our themes can be adapted to reflect the current research portfolio and priorities of CCRS.

Coastal & Marine Ecosystems

Coastal habitats, biodiversity, ecosystem condition, conservation and sustainable management.

Fisheries & Aquaculture

Fisheries resources, aquaculture systems, aquatic animal health and sustainable production.

Climate & Environmental Change

Climate-related risks, pollution, environmental monitoring and ecosystem resilience.

Socioeconomic Research & Value Chains

Coastal livelihoods, market systems, value chains and inclusive development.

Spatial Analysis & Decision Support

Remote sensing, GIS, field surveys and data analysis for evidence-informed decisions.

Policy, Governance & Capacity

Institutional analysis, stakeholder engagement, technical support and capacity development.
PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Projects and initiatives

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Coastal Ecosystem Resilience

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Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture

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Coastal Livelihoods & Market Systems

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HOW WE WORK

Methods matched to the research question

We select methods according to the objectives, available evidence, context and ethical requirements.

Field Research & Surveys

Structured fieldwork, sampling, interviews and stakeholder consultations.

Laboratory & Scientific Analysis

Appropriate analytical methods, quality assurance and transparent reporting.

GIS & Remote Sensing

Spatial analysis and earth-observation data to understand patterns and change.

Socioeconomic & Market Analysis

Value-chain assessment, market systems analysis and livelihood research.

Evidence Synthesis

Literature reviews, data synthesis and translation of findings into usable outputs.

Training & Knowledge Exchange

Workshops, technical materials and collaborative learning with partners.
FROM RESEARCH TO USE

Outputs and impact

We aim to make research useful to decision-makers, practitioners, communities and the wider scientific community.

Scientific Publications

Peer-reviewed papers, reviews and technical reports that document methods and findings.

Evidence for Decisions

Briefs, assessments and recommendations to inform planning, management and programme design.

Capacity & Collaboration

Training, stakeholder dialogue and shared learning to strengthen skills and cooperation.
WORK WITH US

Have a research question or project idea?

CCRS welcomes conversations about research collaboration, technical assignments, field studies, assessments and capacity development.

Let’s define the question, build the evidence and identify practical next steps.

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