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Ximena Velez-Zuazo

Ximena Velez-Zuazo

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Managing Director, SCBI-CCS Peru Hub

Central Coast, Peru

Ximena is a marine scientist with over 15 years of research and conservation experience in Latin America and the Caribbean. Most of her research has been focused on understanding the ecology and evolution of marine species applying molecular tools. Since 2015, in close collaboration with Peruvian and international scientists, Ximena led a long-term environmental research program to investigate the influence and impact that man-made infrastructure and port operations have on nature, from species to ecosystems, to identify best practices and science-based solutions. During her graduate and post-graduate studies, Ximena has mentored 30+ students at early stages of their professional careers and since 2017, she trains and advises professionals and conservation practitioners to promote and support the development of sustainable marine infrastructure.

Ximena is a contributor to the Central Coast, Peru Observatory.

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The Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO), directed by the Smithsonian’s Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network (TMON), is a network of partners researching biodiversity as the heart of healthy, productive, coastal ecosystems, where marine life and people are concentrated and interact most. MarineGEO marshals the Smithsonian’s leadership in discovery and convening power to advance knowledge useful to decision-makers in supporting innovative management and protection of marine life.