Senior consultant specialising in fisheries and aquaculture. Specific project work focused on offshore renewables, marine park developments, commercial offshore and inshore fisheries, aquaculture viability studies, coastal development environmental impact assessments.

Overseas senior shellfish scientist, working on projects in the Caribbean whilst also leading UK based shellfish projects (primarily crab, lobster and scallop). Cefas is based in Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK, and is an executive agency of the British Government providing the science needs behind marine management policies. With over 500 employees, Cefas is one of the largest marine based organisations in the UK.Key achievements included: UK science representative for industry partnered… Show more Overseas senior shellfish scientist, working on projects in the Caribbean whilst also leading UK based shellfish projects (primarily crab, lobster and scallop). Cefas is based in Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK, and is an executive agency of the British Government providing the science needs behind marine management policies. With over 500 employees, Cefas is one of the largest marine based organisations in the UK.Key achievements included: UK science representative for industry partnered scallop working group; crab/lobster advisor and liaison with UK Shellfish Association; GIS mapping of certain UK fisheries, and their interaction with migratory species. Show less

Undertaking short term consulting projects based remotely in the Caribbean focusing on coastal resource management and marine park designation.

Key functions and duties included: To manage and supervise the operations of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources in the absence of the Director. Supervise the work of Fisheries Officers to ensure the achievement of work targets, and train all DFMR staff and volunteers in species identification and habitat monitoring techniques; to conduct fishery assessments and make recommendations for their management. Lead management efforts for the Anguilla Marine Park System, including… Show more Key functions and duties included: To manage and supervise the operations of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources in the absence of the Director. Supervise the work of Fisheries Officers to ensure the achievement of work targets, and train all DFMR staff and volunteers in species identification and habitat monitoring techniques; to conduct fishery assessments and make recommendations for their management. Lead management efforts for the Anguilla Marine Park System, including management plan design and implementation. Publication of research findings; to enforce the Fisheries Protection Act, the Marine Parks Act, and other related regulations and policies. To issue licences and permits for fishing activities, including the export and import of marine products.Key achievements included: Featured representative of the Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources on BBC2 ‘An Island Parish’ series 12; development of a management plan for the Anguilla Marine Park System and associated shallow water habitats and fisheries; co-author of the 2015-2025 Anguilla Fisheries Development Plan; project leader on the Best 2.0 medium grant awarded project (2016-2019) ''Saving the sea turtles of Anguilla: combining community action with scientific evidence to drive legislative change" (value c.450,000 USD); creation of the Anguilla Fisheries and Marine Resources Research Bulletin; and project leader on the Darwin Initiative grant awarded project (2017-2020) "Pioneering a new model of marine park management in Anguilla" (value c.360,000 USD). Show less

Thesis title 'Developing marine management strategies against regional eutrophication in Caribbean small island nations with limited financial and logistical resources'.

Key functions and duties included: Leading coral reef monitoring and assessment work for Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources (Government of Anguilla). Report writing to aid policy decisions. Staff training in research techniques. Assessment of proposed coastal developments.Key achievements included: The collection of baseline data for all five of Anguilla's Marine Parks; the establishment of a comprehensive monitoring scheme at fifteen key marine locations; design and… Show more Key functions and duties included: Leading coral reef monitoring and assessment work for Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources (Government of Anguilla). Report writing to aid policy decisions. Staff training in research techniques. Assessment of proposed coastal developments.Key achievements included: The collection of baseline data for all five of Anguilla's Marine Parks; the establishment of a comprehensive monitoring scheme at fifteen key marine locations; design and implementation of a mooring buoy installation and maintenance schedule for Anguilla's Marine Parks; a review of the spotted spiny lobster fishery to assess the need for further management strategies; the translocation and study of Long-Spined Sea Urchin populations from threatened habitats; the reestablishment and continuation of Anguilla's marine turtle programme; and the initiation of an ongoing water quality monitoring scheme. Show less

Key functions and duties included: Co-ordination of scientific research for a volunteer based marine conservation project on Andros Island in the Bahamas. Teaching volunteers to identify all fish, corals and other invertebrates; instruction and supervision of all survey methodologies, daily organisation of volunteer science work schedules and establishing research objects. Coxing dive boat and general Divemaster duties; organisation of local school visits and environmental education classes… Show more Key functions and duties included: Co-ordination of scientific research for a volunteer based marine conservation project on Andros Island in the Bahamas. Teaching volunteers to identify all fish, corals and other invertebrates; instruction and supervision of all survey methodologies, daily organisation of volunteer science work schedules and establishing research objects. Coxing dive boat and general Divemaster duties; organisation of local school visits and environmental education classes. Liaising with host country partners and officials (Bahamas National Trust, Andros Conservancy and Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources). Key achievements included: Completion of stage one project objectives and production of final project research report; survey of potential stage two base camp project locations and feedback to head office in London, with feasibility analysis. Show less