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Dr. Steve Schill

Lead Scientist, Caribbean Division, The Nature Conservancy

"What's emerging in the Caribbean is a prototype for global environmental change — showing how communities worldwide can leverage cutting-edge GIS solutions to drive effective conservation efforts."

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Topics Steve Covers

Coral Reef Conservation Geospatial Analytics & GIS Remote Sensing & Drones Marine Spatial Planning Mangrove & Seagrass Ecosystems Blue Carbon & Climate Adaptation

About

Dr. Steve Schill is Lead Scientist for the Caribbean Division of The Nature Conservancy, where he deploys cutting-edge technology to help Caribbean nations map and protect their natural resources. His expertise spans remote sensing of marine habitats, the systematic design of marine spatial plans, and the development of GIS-based decision-support tools. Through TNC's tech-driven conservation model, Steve combines satellite imagery, drones, AI-powered habitat classification, and field validation to advance coral reef, mangrove, and seagrass protection across 17 Caribbean countries and territories — empowering local communities to take ownership of their natural resources.

Articles by Steve Schill

October 21, 2025High-Tech Conservation in the Caribbean: A Blueprint for Global ImpactAs coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds rapidly decline across the Caribbean, The Nature Conservancy is deploying satellite imagery, drones, AI-powered habitat classification, and GIS-based decision tools to reshape regional conservation — and offering a replicable model for tech-enabled, locally driven environmental stewardship worldwide.

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