MPs from major fishing nations and fisheries experts are holding talks in London on how to prevent the collapse of global fish stocks.

Full article here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_env...nt/10262153.stm

The move is being made as 245 marine scientists from 35 countries have joined forces to call for a worldwide system of very large, highly-protected marine reserves.

Full article here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_env...nt/10262153.stm

Dr Alex David Rogers

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Curriculum Vitae:

• Jan 2009: Reader, Institute of Zoology, London.
• Mar 2006: Senior Research Fellow – Institute of Zoology, London.
• Nov 2001-2005: Principal Investigator in Biodiversity Research, British Antarctic Survey.
• Oct 1997-Nov 2001: N.E.R.C. Advanced Research Fellow, University of Southampton.
• Dec 1992-Sep 1997: M.B.A. Research Fellow, Marine Biological Association of the U.K., Plymouth.
• 1989-1992: PGRA, N.E.R.C. Research grant GR3/7168, University of Liverpool.
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Research Interests:
My research focuses on the ecology, evolution and conservation of marine ecosystems, particularly those of the deep-sea. I have special interests in seamounts, habitat-forming cold-water corals, chemosynthetic communities and the Antarctic. I routinely employ molecular tools (DNA sequencing, microsatellites) to study present connectivity between populations of marine species and the effects of historical events on their distribution. Because of the poorly-studied nature of the deep ocean, molecular systematic approaches are often extremely important in my work to help resolve species, particularly for work on Cnidaria. My work involves expeditions on research vessels to study these ecosystems and collect biological samples for identification, description of new species, and studies of molecular ecology and systematics. I also have interests in the taxonomy of several groups of marine invertebrates (Cnidaria, Nemertea, Echiura) and I am currently the Marine Invertebrate Red List Authority for the IUCN Invertebrate and Marine groups of the Species Survival Commission.

I also work on policy related to the conservation of marine ecosystems. I am interested in ocean governance and the regulation of fisheries, especially on the high seas. I am currently working with the Global Legislators Organisation for a Better Environment (Globe International) reviewing and formulating policy related to marine fisheries and to the management of coral reef and other coastal ecosystems. I have also worked for the UK Government, IUCN, UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), UN Division of Oceans and Law of the Sea (UN-DOALOS), UN International Seabed Authority (ISA), and NGOs including WWF and Greenpeace. Most of this work has involved research and synthesis relating to vulnerable marine ecosystems, particularly deep-sea coral reefs. I have participated in both workshops and international negotiations related to the regulation of fisheries. As a part of this work I have also established a new NGO, the International Programme on the State of the Ocean (IPSO).

Pew - Outreach Manager, Global Ocean Legacy project - London £40-50k

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Experienced conservationist and outreach manager to join Pew’s Global Ocean Legacy programme in the UK, with the goal of securing designation of one of the largest highly protected marine reserves in the world.

The Organisation

The Pew Charitable Trusts (http://www.pewtrusts.org/) is an independent non-profit with offices across the globe and headquarters in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

It’s conservation arm, the Pew Environment Group (PEG), the conservation arm of PCT, promotes policies and practices that protect the global atmosphere, preserves healthy forests and conserves marine ecosystems. For the past two decades, PEG has been a major force in driving US, and more recently, global conservation policy.

Global Ocean Legacy (GOL), a project of the Pew Environment Group, is one of Pew’s principal marine programmes. GOL currently comprises10 full-time staff, with plans to hire an additional 2-4. GOL is a collaboration of (The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Sandler Foundation, the Oak Foundation and the Robertson Foundation and Lyda Hill). GOL’s aim is to identify and secure permanent protection for three to five massive marine reserves over five years – several potential sites of which are within UK overseas waters. In the UK, the programme will collaborate with NGOs, government and other institutions and individuals to promote protection of irreplaceable marine ecosystems; particularly the Chagos Archipelago--a remote and isolated group of more than 50 individual islands with vast and widely dispersed reefs, including the biggest atoll structure in the world.

The Role

The position offers the unique chance to play a fundamental role in creating the one or more of the largest highly protected marine reserves in the world. GOL is looking for someone to establish, coordinate and manage the public outreach in the UK.
The UK Outreach Officer will be the second hire for Pew’s new UK office, and will work primarily on the Chagos Marine Reserve Campaign.
Responsibilities
• Outreach: Ensure effective public outreach and education for the Global Ocean Legacy Chagos Marine Reserve Campaign. Work in conjunction with Global Ocean Legacy staff, senior consultants and partner organizations to create public outreach strategy and materials, including a campaign website, campaign video, and campaign written materials for the public and press.
• Liaise with project partners: Provide guidance and help to staff of other environmental organizations involved in the campaign in support of their public outreach and education.
• Public mobilization: In conjunction with campaign partners, mobilize public support for the protection of the Chagos Archipelago including, as appropriate rallies, public events and other public demonstrations of support.
• Develop reporting system: Create a reporting system to provide regular updates to campaign partners on public outreach and education developments and potential public outreach challenges.
• Other tasks: Undertake other work such as identifying relevant organizations and service providers, and liaising with other staff of the Pew Charitable Trusts and Pew Environment Group as needed. Serve as campaign deputy able to fill in on matters relating to the Chagos Marine Reserve Campaign in the absence of the Campaign Director.

Candidate Profile

Pew is looking for an experienced campaigner with a track record in successful campaigns. The project will be managed from London and the Global Ocean Legacy central office in Juneau Alaska. Initially the role will be a one-year contract position, with the potential for a renewal. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

• Experience. A minimum 8-12 years of work experience within the conservation sector and/or in media/outreach. Prior knowledge of or work around the Chagos Marine Reserve is desirable.
• Communications. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Experience with messaging and public relations.
• Managerial skills. Pew seeks a campaigner with seasoned judgment, the ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive, clear and firm with consultants, colleagues, and partners.
• Autonomy. Ability to work effectively independently.
• Diplomacy. Exhibit diplomacy skills. Be able to work productively with a wide array of different people and institutions and understand many of the sensitive issues connected with the areas in which the projects are focused.
• Personal expertise, connections and networks. Possesses a strong network of relevant contacts that can provide expert information and advance results. Able to leverage relationships to influence positive outcomes. Familiarity and connection with the conservation community is desirable.
• Education. Advanced degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience.
• Creativity.

Application deadline: October 21, 2009

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Could have read; The move is being made as 245 marine scientists from 35 countries have joined forces to call for a worldwide system of very large (and prolonged), highly-lucrative, marine studies.

.................but I have NEVER met one motivated by "making money".

I have.

I also work on policy related to the conservation of marine ecosystems. I am interested in ocean governance and the regulation of fisheries, especially on the high seas. I am currently working with the Global Legislators Organisation for a Better Environment (Globe International) reviewing and formulating policy related to marine fisheries and to the management of coral reef and other coastal ecosystems. I have also worked for the UK Government, IUCN, UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), UN Division of Oceans and Law of the Sea (UN-DOALOS), UN International Seabed Authority (ISA), and NGOs including WWF and Greenpeace. Most of this work has involved research and synthesis relating to vulnerable marine ecosystems, particularly deep-sea coral reefs. I have participated in both workshops and international negotiations related to the regulation of fisheries. As a part of this work I have also established a new NGO, the International Programme on the State of the Ocean (IPSO).


Just looking at this experts c v, i can see he has a totally un-biased opinion especially working for ngo's such as i have underlined. No wonder the uk and the eu are short of money employing countless number of these one sided marters. He has even commenced with yet another ngo, still if he sticks his head up over the parapet, our nice new government might just decide if his nice new ngo is sustainable, value for taxpayers money etc. Hope our new government delve deeply into what defra have acheived in the last few years.

Apparently 245 "Fisheries experts" are to contribute to this "event" (who pays btw?)

First one I found with Google is Dr Alex Rodgers of the Institute of Zoology in London.;



Clearly no vested interest there. Anyone have any way of finding out how many actual FISHERIES Scientists with a CV that includes papers on managing FISHERIES are going to be at this event?

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Climate change may grab the headlines, but it is a collapse in fisheries that some scientists consider the most imminent global environmental threat.

Hello Chris
I think that because they sense the Global Warming circus is starting to fall a part, looking at the shambles of the Copenhagen summit they realise the need for another environmental threat.
I suspect this will become an annual gathering of mostly the same people.
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