Our lab, lead by Dr. Christopher O'Bryan at Maastricht University, explores the intricate connections between biodiversity conservation and human well-being. We use interdisciplinary science to inform better conservation decisions, safeguard natural resources, and highlight the vital benefits of wildlife to people and ecosystems.

Much of our work covers topics such as ecology, conservation, biogeography, decision science, and social science.

We strive to make our research accessible to both the scientific community and the public.  As such, our studies have been published in high-quality peer-reviewed scientific journals like Nature Ecology & Evolution, Global Change Biology, and Ecology Letters. 

Because of the timeliness of our work, we have been featured in media outlets such as The Guardian, Scientific American, ABC News, and Wired Magazine and have been cited in national and global environmental policy.

If you are interested in working with us or have any questions, please reach out via our Contact page.