Dr. Krista Danielle Sherman is marine scientist with a broad range of research and conservation experience. She holds a PhD in Biological Sciences, MRes in Ocean Science and a BSc in Marine Science and minor in Spanish. Her PhD research assessed the status, population structure and dynamics of Nassau grouper spawning aggregations, was critical to the development of the first Nassau Grouper Conservation Management Plan for The Bahamas. Dr. Sherman is currently Senior Scientist for the Perry Institute for Marine Science and leads the Fisheries Research & Conservation Program. She collaborates with scientists and other key stakeholders to assess the status of marine species, mitigate threats to their populations and inform effective conservation management in The Bahamas and the Caribbean.