I'm wondering whether anyone in my network would be interested in collaborating on a research paper examining the relationship between ecology, fisheries and economics in Thailand. I'm looking for a potential co-author with a background in ecology, environmental economics, fisheries science or a combination of these disciplines, preferably with experience in academic research and publication. For the past two years, I've been collecting data in Phuket, monitoring crab populations, their growth and decline, and the apparent relationship between population fluctuations, human migration, tourism and changing economic activity. I'm also interested in the broader implications for fish populations, local fisheries, resource pressures and the economic costs associated with these changes. The objective is to move beyond simply documenting ecological fluctuations and examine the underlying relationships between human activity, population dynamics and economic consequences. In particular, I want to investigate whether changes in human population and economic activity are associated with measurable ecological effects, and what those effects mean for the sustainability and economics of local fisheries. I have the longitudinal observations and an economic research background. What I'm looking for is someone who can bring complementary ecological or fisheries expertise, help develop a rigorous analytical framework and contribute meaningfully to a publishable academic paper. I'm not looking for someone merely to add their name to a manuscript. I'm looking for a genuine research collaborator who is interested in the questions, willing to challenge the assumptions and keen to develop something academically substantial. If this is within your area of expertise, or you know someone who might be interested, I'd welcome a conversation.