David Antonio Gill | Scholars@Duke

David Antonio Gill
Assistant Professor in the Division of Marine Science and Conservation

David’s research centers on marine coupled human-natural systems, focusing predominantly on marine management and tropical coral reef systems. Overall, his research aims to provide evidence-based insights into how marine management and conservation can lead to equitable and sustainable outcomes. This work is by nature both interdisciplinary and collaborative, drawing on key theories and analytical approaches from disciplines such as economics, community ecology, and political science, and working alongside researchers and practitioners to co-develop salient research questions, approaches and dissemination pathways. His recent work includes global and regional assessments of the social and ecological impacts of marine conservation, valuation of economic dependence on coral reefs, and developing cost-effective approaches for monitoring socioecological systems in capacity-limited regions.

David holds an MSc and PhD from the Centre of Resource Management and Environmental Studies, University of the West Indies, Barbados. His post-graduate career included two years as a Luc Hoffmann Fellow at the National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC; 2014-2016) and a David H. Smith Conservation fellowship (2016-2018) based at George Mason University and Conservation International.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor in the Division of Marine Science and Conservation, Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment 2018

Contact Information

Duke Univ Marine Lab, 135 Duke Marine Lab Road, Beaufort, NC 28516
david.gill@duke.edu (252) 504-7649
Ocean Synthesis Lab

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., University of West Indies (West Indies) 2014
Recognition
In the News
- APR 8, 2021
  
  Check This Out! Swimming With Whale Sharks
- NOV 30, 2020 Nicholas Magazine
  
  A Fertile Year of Environmental Research & Learning at the Nicholas School
- NOV 13, 2018 Duke Research Blog
  
  Getting the Evidence Policymakers Need for Environmental Conservation
- APR 18, 2017 MPA news
  
  New study finds MPA effectiveness is greatest where there is adequate staff and funding
- APR 11, 2017 Oceanbites
  
  Marine Protected Areas need more than just a name
- MAR 22, 2017 Monga Bay
  
  Marine protected areas suffer from lack of funds, staff
- MAR 22, 2017 Popular Science
  
  The secret of successful marine protected areas? People.
Awards & Honors
- Ph.D. awarded with High Commendation. University of the West Indies. 2014
- M.S. awarded with Distinction. University of the West Indies. 2007
Expertise
Subject Headings
Global Scholarship
- Expertise
  - Barbados (Country)
- Research
Research
Selected Grants
- Capacity Development for Coral Reef Science and Conservation in the Bird's Head Seascape awarded by Walton Family Foundation 2020 - 2024
- Social justice in marine protected areas: understanding the differential impacts of marine threats and management actions within coastal communities awarded by Society for Conservation Biology 2021 - 2023
- Analyzing the Social Impacts of Marine Protection in the Sunda-Banda Seascape awarded by World Wildlife Fund 2019 - 2021
- Relative impacts of no-take and partially-protected protected areas awarded by World Wildlife Fund 2020
Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants
- Analyzing the Social Impacts of Marine Protection in the Sunda-Banda Seascape awarded by World Wildlife Fund 2019 - 2020
- David H. Smith fellowship awarded by Society of Conservation Biology 2016 - 2018
- Luc Hoffman Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship awarded by Luc Hoffman Institute/National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) 2014 - 2016
External Relationships
- French Foundation for Biodiversity Research (FRB)
- Meridian Enviornmental Consulting Agency
- UNIVERSITAS PAPUA
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Brown, C., G. N. Ahmadia, D. A. Andradi-Brown, N. Arafeh-Dalmau, C. A. Buelow, M. D. Campbell, G. J. Edgar, J. Geldmann, D. Gill, and R. D. Stuart-Smith. “Entry fees enhance marine protected area management and outcomes (Accepted).” Biological Conservation 283 (July 1, 2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2023.110105.
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  - Gill, D. A., J. Blythe, N. Bennett, L. Evans, K. Brown, R. A. Turner, J. A. Baggio, et al. “Triple exposure: Reducing negative impacts of climate change, blue growth, and conservation on coastal communities.” One Earth 6, no. 2 (February 17, 2023): 118–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2023.01.010.
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  - Andradi-Brown, D. A., L. Veverka, L. Amkieltiela, N. L. Crane, N. L. Estradivari, H. E. Fox, D. Gill, et al. “Diversity in marine protected area regulations: Protection approaches for locally appropriate marine management.” Frontiers in Marine Science 10 (February 1, 2023). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1099579.
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  - Campbell, L. M., R. Fail, R. Horan, L. Acton, J. E. Blackwatters, A. Garcia Lozano, D. Gill, et al. “Architecture and agency for equity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.” Earth System Governance 13 (August 1, 2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esg.2022.100144.
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  - Fidler, Robert Y., Gabby N. Ahmadia, Gabby N. Amkieltiela, Gabby N. Awaludinnoer, Courtney Cox, Courtney Estradivari, Louise Glew, et al. “Participation, not penalties: Community involvement and equitable governance contribute to more effective multiuse protected areas.” Science Advances 8, no. 18 (May 2022): eabl8929. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abl8929.
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  - Bennett, N. J., M. Dodge, T. S. Akre, S. W. J. Canty, R. Chiaravalloti, A. A. Dayer, J. L. Deichmann, et al. “Social science for conservation in working landscapes and seascapes.” Frontiers in Conservation Science 3 (January 1, 2022). https://doi.org/10.3389/fcosc.2022.954930.
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  - Ahmadia, G. N., S. H. Cheng, D. A. Andradi-Brown, S. K. Baez, M. D. Barnes, N. J. Bennett, S. J. Campbell, et al. “Limited Progress in Improving Gender and Geographic Representation in Coral Reef Science.” Frontiers in Marine Science 8 (September 29, 2021). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.731037.
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  - Grorud-Colvert, Kirsten, Jenna Sullivan-Stack, Callum Roberts, Vanessa Constant, Barbara Horta E Costa, Elizabeth P. Pike, Naomi Kingston, et al. “The MPA Guide: A framework to achieve global goals for the ocean.” Science (New York, N.Y.) 373, no. 6560 (September 2021): eabf0861. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abf0861.
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  - Sykora-Bodie, S. T., J. G. Álvarez-Romero, J. A. Arata, A. Dunn, J. T. Hinke, G. Humphries, C. Jones, et al. “Using Forecasting Methods to Incorporate Social, Economic, and Political Considerations Into Marine Protected Area Planning.” Frontiers in Marine Science 8 (August 13, 2021). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.669135.
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  - Bennett, N. J., L. Katz, W. Yadao-Evans, G. N. Ahmadia, S. Atkinson, N. C. Ban, N. M. Dawson, et al. “Advancing Social Equity in and Through Marine Conservation.” Frontiers in Marine Science 8 (July 30, 2021). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.711538.
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  - Gurney, Georgina G., Emily S. Darling, Gabby N. Ahmadia, Vera N. Agostini, Natalie C. Ban, Jessica Blythe, Joachim Claudet, et al. “Biodiversity needs every tool in the box: use OECMs.” Nature 595, no. 7869 (July 2021): 646–49. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-02041-4.
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  - Baker, D., G. Murray, J. Kaijage, A. Levine, D. Gill, and E. Makupa. “Relationships Matter: Assessing the Impacts of a Marine Protected Area on Human Wellbeing and Relational Values in Southern Tanzania.” Frontiers in Marine Science 8 (June 17, 2021). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.673045.
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  - Anderson, S. C., P. R. Elsen, B. B. Hughes, R. K. Tonietto, M. C. Bletz, D. A. Gill, M. A. Holgerson, et al. “Trends in ecology and conservation over eight decades.” Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 19, no. 5 (June 1, 2021): 274–82. https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2320.
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  - Phua, C., D. A. Andradi-Brown, S. Mangubhai, G. N. Ahmadia, S. L. Mahajan, K. Larsen, S. Friel, et al. “Marine protected and conserved areas in the time of covid.” Parks 27, no. Special Issue (March 1, 2021): 85–102. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.CH.2021.PARKS-27-SICP.en.
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  - Downey, H., T. Amano, M. Cadotte, C. N. Cook, S. J. Cooke, N. R. Haddaway, J. P. G. Jones, et al. “Training future generations to deliver evidence-based conservation and ecosystem management.” Ecological Solutions and Evidence 2, no. 1 (January 1, 2021). https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.12032.
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  - Bennett, N. J., E. M. Finkbeiner, N. C. Ban, D. Belhabib, S. D. Jupiter, J. N. Kittinger, S. Mangubhai, J. Scholtens, D. Gill, and P. Christie. “The COVID-19 Pandemic, Small-Scale Fisheries and Coastal Fishing Communities.” Coastal Management 48, no. 4 (July 3, 2020): 336–47. https://doi.org/10.1080/08920753.2020.1766937.
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  - Brooks, W. R., M. E. Rudd, S. H. Cheng, B. R. Silliman, D. A. Gill, G. N. Ahmadia, D. A. Andradi-Brown, L. Glew, and L. M. Campbell. “Social and ecological outcomes of conservation interventions in tropical coastal marine ecosystems: A systematic map protocol.” Environmental Evidence 9, no. 1 (May 13, 2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13750-020-00193-w.
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  - Cheng, Samantha H., Madeleine C. McKinnon, Yuta J. Masuda, Ruth Garside, Kelly W. Jones, Daniel C. Miller, Andrew S. Pullin, et al. “Strengthen causal models for better conservation outcomes for human well-being.” Plos One 15, no. 3 (January 2020): e0230495. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0230495.
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  - Gill, D. A., S. H. Cheng, L. Glew, E. Aigner, N. J. Bennett, and M. B. Mascia. “Social Synergies, Tradeoffs, and Equity in Marine Conservation Impacts” 44 (October 17, 2019): 347–72. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-110718-032344.
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  - Schuhmann, P., R. Skeete, R. Waite, P. Bangwayo-Skeete, J. Casey, H. A. Oxenford, and D. A. Gill. “Coastal and marine quality and tourists' stated intention to return to Barbados.” Water (Switzerland) 11, no. 6 (June 1, 2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/w11061265.
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  - Schuhmann, P. W., R. Skeete, R. Waite, T. Lorde, P. Bangwayo-Skeete, H. A. Oxenford, D. Gill, W. Moore, and F. Spencer. “Visitors’ willingness to pay marine conservation fees in Barbados.” Tourism Management 71 (April 1, 2019): 315–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2018.10.011.
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  - Gill, D. A., H. A. Oxenford, R. A. Turner, and P. W. Schuhmann. “Making the most of data-poor fisheries: Low cost mapping of small island fisheries to inform policy.” Marine Policy 101 (March 1, 2019): 198–207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.10.040.
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  - Fisher, Brendan, Diego Herrera, Diane Adams, Helen E. Fox, Louise Gallagher, Drew Gerkey, David Gill, et al. “Can nature deliver on the sustainable development goals?” The Lancet. Planetary Health 3, no. 3 (March 2019): e112–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2542-5196(18)30281-x.
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  - Guerrero, A. M., N. J. Bennett, K. A. Wilson, N. Carter, D. Gill, M. Mills, C. D. Ives, et al. “Achieving the promise of integration in social-ecological research: A review and prospectus.” Ecology and Society 23, no. 3 (October 1, 2018). https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-10232-230338.
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  - Cheng, S. H., C. Augustin, A. Bethel, D. Gill, S. Anzaroot, J. Brun, B. DeWilde, et al. “Using machine learning to advance synthesis and use of conservation and environmental evidence.” Conservation Biology 32, no. 4 (August 2018): 762–64. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.13117.
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  - Turner, R. A., J. Forster, C. Fitzsimmons, D. Gill, R. Mahon, A. Peterson, and S. Stead. “Social fit of coral reef governance varies among individuals.” Conservation Letters 11, no. 3 (May 1, 2018). https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.12422.
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  - Bennett, N. J., L. Teh, Y. Ota, P. Christie, A. Ayers, J. C. Day, P. Franks, et al. “An appeal for a code of conduct for marine conservation.” Marine Policy 81 (July 1, 2017): 411–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2017.03.035.
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  - Mascia, Michael B., Helen E. Fox, Louise Glew, Gabby N. Ahmadia, Arun Agrawal, Megan Barnes, Xavier Basurto, et al. “A novel framework for analyzing conservation impacts: evaluation, theory, and marine protected areas.” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1399, no. 1 (July 2017): 93–115. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.13428.
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  - Yeager, Lauren A., Philippe Marchand, David A. Gill, Julia K. Baum, and Jana M. McPherson. “Marine Socio-Environmental Covariates: queryable global layers of environmental and anthropogenic variables for marine ecosystem studies.” Ecology 98, no. 7 (July 2017): 1976. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.1884.
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  - Gill, David A., Michael B. Mascia, Gabby N. Ahmadia, Louise Glew, Sarah E. Lester, Megan Barnes, Ian Craigie, et al. “Capacity shortfalls hinder the performance of marine protected areas globally.” Nature 543, no. 7647 (March 2017): 665–69. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature21708.
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  - Schuhmann, P. W., B. E. Bass, J. F. Casey, and D. A. Gill. “Visitor preferences and willingness to pay for coastal attributes in Barbados.” Ocean and Coastal Management 134 (December 1, 2016): 240–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2016.09.020.
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  - Ahmadia, Gabby N., Louise Glew, Mikaela Provost, David Gill, Nur Ismu Hidayat, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Sangeeta Purwanto, and Helen E. Fox. “Integrating impact evaluation in the design and implementation of monitoring marine protected areas.” Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences 370, no. 1681 (November 2015): 20140275. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2014.0275.
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  - Vallès, H., D. Gill, and H. A. Oxenford. “Parrotfish size as a useful indicator of fishing effects in a small Caribbean island.” Coral Reefs 34, no. 3 (September 8, 2015): 789–801. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-015-1295-x.
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  - Gill, D. A., P. W. Schuhmann, and H. A. Oxenford. “Recreational diver preferences for reef fish attributes: Economic implications of future change.” Ecological Economics 111 (March 1, 2015): 48–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2015.01.004.
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  - Schuhmann, P. W., M. Cazabon-Mannette, D. Gill, J. F. Casey, and A. Hailey. “Willingness to pay to avoid high encounter levels at dive sites in the caribbean.” Tourism in Marine Environments 9, no. 1–2 (August 1, 2013): 81–94. https://doi.org/10.3727/154427313X13659574650063.
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- Conference Papers
  - Fisher, Brendan, Diego Herrera, Diane Adams, Helen E. Fox, David A. Gill, Christopher D. Golden, Mark Mulligan, et al. “Effect of coastal marine protection on childhood health: an exploratory study.” In Lancet, 389:8–8. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2017.
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Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
- Bass Connections Team Leader. Ocean Evidence Gap Map. 2021 - 2022 2021 - 2022
- Bass Connections Team Leader. Ocean Evidence Gap Map. 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021
- Bass Connections Team Leader. Ocean Evidence Gap Map and Synthesis. 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020
Service to the Profession
- Participant. Faculty Success Program. National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). 2020 2020

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Education, Training, & Certifications

In the News

Awards & Honors

Subject Headings

Global Scholarship

Expertise

Research

Selected Grants

Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants

External Relationships

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Conference Papers

Recent Courses

Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

Service to the Profession