Job Type
Research
Natural Resource Management
Decision Making & Policy
Extension Services (Public Awareness)
Technical Advice & Consulting
Other
Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Fisheries, Aquaculture
Research Support Services
Activities
Primary research interest has been the stocking of the european lobster, Homarus gammarus. This has incorporated all aspects: hatchery design, management and costing; site selection and survey; tagging and release strategies; recapture and recovery strategies; data processing; carrying capacity estimation; fishery management strategies; legislation; fishery assessment; gear design; industry application and support; use of artificial structures; diving; Experience in the culture of a range of other crustacean species. Identification and investigation of possible candidates for temperate marine aquaculture from a range of species, both crustacean and non-crustacean. Molluscan shellfish and fin-fish culture. Assessment of fishery infrastructure and the formulation of development plans. Fishing industry support. Artificial structures and capture fisheries, the debate between the different sectors. Use of diving in underwater scientific investigations. Development of government policy and legislation.
Skills
Extensive experience throughout the seafood supply chain, from primary production, though processing to final consumption. Delivery of business advice and development. Identification of research priorities and delivery.
Comment(s)
This work forms part of the wider remit of the Sea Fish Industry Authority, whose objective is to try and secure a sustainable future for the stocks and fishing industry.
The Authority comprises 2 main offices:
Edinburgh; dealing with policy, economics, statistics and marketing.
Grimsby; dealing with capture fisheries and natural resourses. Training; dealing with skill development for the catching and processing sectors.
There are also a number of area based staff, supporting the industry. Aquaculture advice is area based.
