FIELD TRIPS

Joining the retrieval cruise in Norway gave me firsthand experience in tracking and recovering lost fishing gear, witnessing the challenges and impact of ghost gear on marine ecosystems.

In collaboration with a PhD student from the University of Gothenburg, I served as the local project manager, overseeing the implementation of survey. My role was to ensure smooth execution on the ground while guiding the team through the project's critical stages.

This project marked a significant milestone in my academic journey, as it was my first experience serving as a co-investigator. Collaborating with my colleague, we focused on household shrimp farming, exploring farmers' livelihoods and their adaptation strategies to climate change.

This project, funded by the Environment for Development initiatives, built upon the data I collected in 2015, allowing us to deepen our understanding of the vital role that mangrove ecosystems play in supporting aquaculture and fisheries throughout Vietnam.

As a research assistant on this study, we conducted interviews with households in Dong Thap and An Giang to explore the flood mitigation behaviors of rice-farming households in the Mekong Delta. Our focus was particularly on their perceptions of climate change and how risk communication influences their decision-making.

Working as a research assistant, this field trip marked a significant milestone in my academic journey, as it was my first experience in data collection under the guidance of my master’s supervisor. We conducted surveys across the coastal provinces of the Mekong River Delta, focusing on the livelihoods and production practices of shrimp farmers and small-scale fishers, particularly regarding the role of mangrove forests.