Fisheries Research

The fishery management process depends on sound advice based on reliable, robust and up-to-date science.

Data collection requires both scientific training and knowledge of fishing operations, a combination difficult to foster.

I have been involved in the design, planning, research and implementation of applied research programmes with commercial, subsistance and recreational fisheries, as well as direct contracts with industry and stakeholders organizations.

I'm particularly interested in the use of fishers and processing factory based personnel to collect scientific data, as this is a direct, participatory and very cost effective method for information gathering. Besides being the vital aspects of today's fisheries co-management initiatives.

My favourite role in these projects is direct sample collection and the training of samplers.