https://www.oceanexpert.org/expert/nickgc

PhD

Research
Natural Resource Management

Fisheries, Aquaculture

In this position, I am in charge of developing and supervising fisheries and environmental research projects. I am also in charge of establishing cooperation with other national and international organizations to develop and execute marine research projects.  I have developed leadership and administrative skills in the development of research fishery and environmental programs, organizing and conducting educational workshops with fishers and others liders from NGO's, and participating in and presenting lectures at national and international meetings, workshops and conferences. I have also developed strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with fishers, both artisanal and industrial, with the academia, NGO and government partners, as well as to work effectively as part of a highly collaborative research team.

South Pacific Ocean

My professional skills are related to the management, marine policies and governance of marine-coastal resources, as well as to the international cooperation in fisheries and the environment. I also have experience not only as a Technical and Scientific Director in the public administration, but also as a university professor in the  Academy.  I possess statistical analysis knowledge as well as the facility to communicate in three languages: Spanish, English and Portuguese.

Spanish English

http://www.institutopesca.gob.ec/

I am particularly interested in the human dimensions of marine conservation that use protected areas, ecosystem-based management and fisheries conservation technologies, as well as marine biodiversity and climate variability to know the climate impacts on bio-aquatic resources and coastal communities.