PROJECTS
COLLABORATORS
Training in data collection and analysis for the estimation of fish size at maturity
2021-22
Tuvalu Fisheries Department, Tuvalu
Scope: development and delivery of training and relevant resources for Tuvalu Fisheries Department staff to estimate maturity for key local coastal target species to inform the establishment of local size limits. Development and delivery of technical training involving reproductive data collection and analysis, and the development of supporting tools and resources, including training manuals, training video, and automated data analysis tools.
Mapping Pacific coastal fisheries data collections & SDG14.4.1 training
2021
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO Pacific)
Scope: Conducted data mapping for coastal fisheries of the 22 Pacific Island countries and territories, including how available data have been used to assess fisheries and inform management, with recommendations for future needs. Led training of Pacific Island fisheries staff in data collection and assessment approaches commensurate with local data and capacity, and in reporting on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.4.1.
Review of fisheries harvest strategy tool (FishPath)
2020-22
NSW Fisheries, Australia
Scope: Review the novel online fisheries harvest strategy tool to assess the extent that recreational fishing is considered in the tool questions and outputs.
Vanuatu Community-based Climate Resilience Project (VCCRP)
2020-21
Vanuatu Community-based Climate Resilience Project (VCCRP)
Scope: Acted as the fisheries specialist in the review of a Green Climate Fund concept note for a full project being developed to facilitate priority adaptations at the community level in rural communities of Vanuatu. My role also included the co-development of the full project design based on community surveys and data gathering, literature searches and on the above review.
Fisheries climate change vulnerability assessments
2020-21
UNDP/GEF, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea and northern Australia
Scope: Adapted previous climate change vulnerability assessment frameworks (see previous projects) and conducted a semi-quantitative climate change vulnerability assessment for fisheries and conservation species and habitats of the Arafura Sea and Timor Sea regions, under a project titled Arafura and Timor Seas Ecosystem Action Phase 2 (ATSEA-2). This involved adapting an existing VA framework I co-developed, to be tailored to the regional context, as well as conducting the necessary data gathering which included: literature reviews, data gathering and stakeholder surveys.
Climate change vulnerability assessment
2020-21
NEOM, Saudi Arabia
Scope: Adapted previous climate change vulnerability assessment frameworks (see previous projects) and conducted climate change vulnerability assessments for key marine and terrestrial species in the NEOM region to inform policy development.
Tilapia aquaculture risk assessment, Vanuatu
2020
Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Vanuatu
Scope: Conducted a formal risk assessment of the risk of introducing the GIFT strain of O. niloticus Tilapia to the Port Resolution area of Tanna Island, Vanuatu as a potential alternative food and income source to offset the impacts from new management measures under the implementation of a coastal resource management plan.
Global Fishing Index (GFI) assessments
2019-20
Minderoo Foundation, Middle East & Seychelles
Scope: Provided oversight to a team based in Seychelles and the Middle East to conduct fishery stakeholder consultations in conducting a fisheries governance assessment using a developed framework. This was part of a global project to develop a Global Fishing Index (GFI) for a large number of countries to inform improvements in fisheries governance.
Climate change and fisheries management project: best practice
2019-20
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), part-funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Scope: Under the global Climate change and fisheries management project, responsibilities included: the review of a series of international written case studies and their finalization; co-develop, co-facilitate and attend an international workshop of case study authors in Rome, Italy, and; co-lead the development of a FAO technical paper and chapter that collates global progress and learnings of fisheries management adaptation to climate change and provides practical guidance for fisheries managers.
Developing the first snorkel trail in Vanuatu
2019
Top Rock Visit and Point Lookout
Scope: C2O Pacific scientists and volunteers Rebecca and Amelia Casey, worked with Charlie John of Saama village in North Efate, Vanuatu, and owner of the Top Rock Visit and Point Lookout eco-tourism business, to develop a local snorkel trail. Top Rock offers spectacular cliff-top views of diverse coral reefs and the coastline across Undine Bay coupled with some of the most amazing snorkeling in Vanuatu. Top Rock owner, Charlie, has worked very hard to establish and improve the tourist attraction that takes advantage of the local natural beauty to view corals, reef fish and turtles, as well as the occasional dugong that visits the site. According to Charlie, one of the aims of Top Rock is to create experiences for visitors that are educational and support a better understanding and respect for Vanuatu’s coral reefs. The development of the Top Rock snorkel trail, with the input of C2O scientists, has created a unique and educational tourist experience in Vanuatu, and has proven to be very popular with tourists who have provided very positive feedback.