Lasuni Gule-Godage MPhil Student

Institutions:
University of Exeter, Ocean University of Sri Lanka, Oceanswell, Zoological Society of London

Profile

My current research focuses on the human dimensions of illegal fishing, research designed and implemented in collaboration with Oceanswell (Sri Lanka), ZSL (UK) and NOVA University (Portugal).

This research is aimed at highlighting the human dimensions of illegal fishing including ascertaining socioeconomic reasons for non-compliance and evaluating the deterrence effect of conservation management and policy. Further, my research interests relate to sustainability in marine ecosystems and socio-ecological aspects of conservation and marine policy management.

The recognition that ocean conservation can only be successful if we consider the needs of those most dependent on it. That’s why it’s vital to understand the human dimensions of illegal fishing. This research will highlight the need to integrate this research into marine policy management.

Lasuni Gule-Godage

Biography

2022 Present
MPhil student, Ocean University of Sri Lanka (Collaboration with Oceanswell, ZSL, NOVA Universidade)
2021 2022
Agriculture Consultant at Dialog Axiata PLC
2017 2021
BSc. Agriculture Technology and Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

My Project

  • Tackling Illegal Fishing
    Human Dimensions of the Blue Horizon: Behavioural Insights for Compliance and Deterrence

Other Interest

My research interests relate to sustainability in marine ecosystems and socio-ecological aspects of conservation and marine policy management, outputs including BSc Thesis: Assessment of Marine Fisheries Supply Chain in Western Province, Sri Lanka to Develop a Conceptual Model for a Mobile Application for Improved Market Participation.