-<p class='mt-4'>Maria E. Pierce is a researcher at the Thuenen Institute of Baltic Sea Fisheries. Thuenen is a Federal Research Institute which performs extensive monitoring, conducts both applied and fundamental research and, on this basis, contributes to scientific policy advice. The latter predominantly takes place within ICES – the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. Her research supports this work from three perspectives: Using Individual Based Modelling as a tool to gain insights into Complex Adaptive Systems, particularly with regard to changing dynamics of ecosystems under anthropogenic pressures. Using the process of modelling as a tool to align and update mental models for socio-ecological systems through group and participatory modelling. Working towards modelling practices which provide the required transparency for policy makers to make informed decisions. She is also external research associate at the Modeling and Simulation Group at the University of Rostock.</p>
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