Laura works on a range of projects related to ocean governance and marine policy. In particular, she focuses on ecosystem-based approaches, area-based management, sustainable blue economy and natural capital accounting. Laura has recently developed experimental ecosystem accounts for seagrasses and is contributing to the Centre’s work on blue economy and governance of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Previously, she worked on projects supporting the delivery of ocean-related Sustainable Development Goals. Laura is also managing UNEP-WCMC’s part of the ODYSSEA project, coordinating the project’s activities to engage potential users of an ocean observing and forecasting platform for the Mediterranean Sea.