I am a researcher in marine resource management specialising in interdisciplinary tools for an ecosystem approach to management. I have an interdisciplinary degree with a BSc from University of Cape Town in ecology and zoology, an MSc in international fisheries management and a PhD in social sciences from University of Tromsø integrating ecological and social sciences in the context of marine resource management.

My main case study has been the Barents Sea ecosystem and respective resource users and beneficiaries. Throughout my career I have had a special focus on outreach both to scientific fellows and the general public. In addition to publications in natural and social science peer reviewed journals and presentations at numerous scientific conferences, I have taken public outreach courses and communicated with stakeholders through focus groups, newspaper articles, project home pages and you tube videos on marine management issues. I also have experience in writing applications for research grants and running projects.