Mark Nelson Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

Australia

Tasked with managing and delivering ACPF's Environment Program. Resourced through the FRDC Project 2023-109 “Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries Industry Partnership Agreement - Environment RD&E Program” (May 2024 – June 2026). The Program’s objectives are the primary focus of this role.The Program’s Objectives are:1. Australian wild prawn sector is Ecologically, Economically and Socially sustainable throughpursuing low impact, fuel efficient and financially viable prawn trawl gear technology2. Australian wild prawn sector plays a critical lead role in the stewardship of our marineresources seeking partnership with stakeholders3. Through strategic co-investment to address horizon threat issues, the Australian wild prawnsector achieves fair, equitable and secure access to marine resources4. Australian society and consumers trust, respect and value the Australian wild prawn sectorand its product which is achieved via its stewardship5. The Australian wild prawn sector's people are equipped to adapt to climate challenges andthe environmental performance standards required of all marine users

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth

Blueshift Consulting is a boutique corporate advisory and management consulting firm focused on the ‘blue economy’ and specialising in the aquaculture industry. We work with a range of organisations across Australia and overseas in sectors including aquaculture, ports & transport, power & industrials and mining.Services I provide in this role:• Aquaculture strategic planning, concept and feasibility studies• Project planning and management• Carbon footprint calculation and reduction• Fisheries management and assessment• Business plan development and assessments• Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)• Business Due Diligence and corporate structuring• Regulatory approvals advice and assistance • Development of operational plans, including Standard Operating Procedures• Operations protocol development and implementation• Aquaculture species and systems selection and advice• Sustainable tourism• Seafood marketing and product development• Marine Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Assisted in the carrying out of components of aquaculture production and/or research projects • General hatchery work including cleaning, animal husbandry, microalgae cultivation and systems maintenance• Routine technical procedures• Process and analyses data • Maintain equipment used in section/branch• Research Administration

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

I assisted the Operations Manager to manage 5 fish trap vessels targeting Goldband Snappers (Pristipomoides spp.), Red Snappers (Lutjanus malabaricus, L. erythropterus) and Grouped species in the Timor Reef Fishery (TRF) north of Darwin. Here I developed skills crew and vessel management, and fishery reporting and management. I also undertook research to increase efficiency of our vessels to maximise landings and profitability, as well as assisting the Northern Territory Fisheries Department to accurately record total landings and manage quota. Furthermore, I engaged with oil and gas companies to seek compensation for loss of catch due to seismic testing in the TRF.Within this role I spent time at sea in the Timor Reef fishery on trap vessels targeting Goldband Snappers, Red Snappers, and Grouped species, and in the Gulf of Carpentaria on vessels targeting Banana Prawns (P. merguiensis).

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

I assisted with recreational fishing data collection, collecting biological data (length, weight, sex, etc), undertaking boat ramp and shore based surveys with recreational fishers, and analysed Western Australian boat ramp footage to record effort to be utilised in DPIRD stock assessments.

Master'S Degree, Master Of Fisheries Policy

The Master of Fisheries Policy program is designed for professionals currently working as fisheries and environmental policy officers.

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Marine Sciences

Fisheries Management Training Course, Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management

Activities and Societies: FRDC bursary recipient

Education record