Cinda P. Scott completed her Ph.D. in 2009 at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science in Marine Biology and Fisheries with a focus in molecular evolutionary genomics. Since 2014, she has directed The School for Field Studies, Center for Tropical Island Biodiversity Studies program in Bocas del Toro, Panamá, dedicated to the study of anthropogenic impacts of tourism on the natural environment. Maintaining interests in MPAs, coral reef ecology, and conservation biology. Her current research examines the health and complexity of mangrove ecosystems throughout Bocas del Toro.