Biography

Steve is an Australian scientist who began his career as a fisherman in Australia, the Middle East, and S. E. Asia, before moving into research. Prior to joining GMRI, Steve worked at the Australian Maritime College, during which time he played a key role in the development of selective fishing gears in a variety of fisheries in Australia and other countries. Steve joined our staff in January 2007 to lead our efforts to develop environmentally-friendly fishing gear, working collaboratively with fishermen and other stakeholders.

Primary Research Interests

Fishing gear design and operation, energy optimization and fuel conservation, fishing gear selectivity and seabed impacts, fish behavior and response to gear stimuli, catchability and catching efficiency, role of fishing technology in fisheries management, electronic logbooks, environmental management systems.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy - in progress (Natural Resources & Earth Systems Science), University of New Hampshire
• Master of Philosophy (Fisheries), Australian Maritime College
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Fisheries Technology), Australian Maritime College

Service to Science & Community

• Adjunct Scientist, University of Southern Maine
• New England Fishery Management Council Habitat Plan Development Team

Curriculum Vitae

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