The Center for the Blue Economy Presents: My Fifteen Years in International Fisheries Management: The Good, Bad, & Ugly

About the topic: The discussion will focus on commercial marine fisheries conservation science and management in the high seas, beyond the 200 nautical mile limit. An overview of how commercial fisheries and science management is conducted among countries in various regions of the high seas, the status of commercial and associated fish stocks, a brief view of regional and international management bodies and organizations, and a few case studies will be reviewed. In addition, Nicole will discuss her career path and provide options for students to consider as they plan their studies in preparation for professional application.

About the speaker: About the Speaker: Nicole began her career as a Fisheries Biologist for the Federal government in the Pacific Northwest. After earning a Master of Art in International Environmental Policy from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, Nicole spent one-year as a Knauss Marine Policy Fellow at the Oceanographer of the Navy working and then worked for various Federal government agencies on marine fisheries issues, including seven years as a as an international fisheries negotiator for the U.S. Department of State in the Office of Marine Conservation. During that time she served as the Department lead in a number of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations, one of the Federal North Pacific Fisheries Council Members, and the U.S. Head of Delegation to the annual United Nation’s General Assembly Sustainable Fisheries Resolution Negotiations.

Location: McGowan MG102

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