Lisa Benson

Marine Scientist - Marine Ecology

Lisa Benson is a marine ecologist at the Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas), UK. Lisa’s research focuses on the dynamics of carbon storage in coastal habitats with a focus on mangrove ecosystems and investigating the use of carbon financing to catalyse community-led mangrove conservation and restoration. Lisa is also currently leading on a project supporting the development of Antigua and Barbuda's National Adaptation Plan, which is funded by the Green Climate Fund, Defra and the Commonwealth Marine Economies (CME) Programme.

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Contact Details:

lisa.benson@cefas.gov.uk