Christopher Evans Email & Phone Number

Weymouth, England, United Kingdom

Weymouth, England, United Kingdom

- Lead inspector for the Fish Health Inspectorate on the regulatory framework, disease surveillance programmes and control measures for shellfish diseases in England and Wales including the provision of regulatory and scientific advice to Cefas, Defra, Welsh Government, other government agencies and the aquaculture industry. - Delivered aquaculture policy advice to Defra's Marine and Fisheries Directorate.

Weymouth, England, United Kingdom

• Coordinated UK responses to changes in international aquatic animal health standards, representing the UK to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).• Maintained and coordinated a network of experts on aquaculture, fisheries and animal health across the UK’s Devolved Administrations and Crown Dependencies, ensuring the UK played a leading role in shaping WOAH standards. • Served as the primary UK contact for WOAH’s Animal Health Information Department, managing the submission of aquatic disease data through the WAHIS system

Weymouth

• Delivered disease surveillance and compliance inspections for aquaculture production businesses, providing biosecurity guidance and managing disease outbreaks across England and Wales.• Advised on trade controls, supported aquaculture stakeholders, and ensured compliance with aquatic animal health regulations.• Led the development of aquatic animal health services in Oman, collaborating with international partners to implement biosecurity and disease management systems.

Manchester, United Kingdom

• Managed and conducted a range of aquatic survey projects, including water quality monitoring, river habitat mapping, and invertebrate and fish sampling. • Led fieldwork for a river habitat survey project in Azerbaijan, coordinating field teams and reporting on environmental conditions.

• Managed shellfish hatchery operations, overseeing oyster and clam production, stock monitoring, and algal bloom assessments. • Responsible for marine intertidal and offshore operations, marketing, and sales, alongside maintenance of hatchery equipment.

Msc Integrated Environmental Studies

Bsc Oceanography With Physical Geography

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