WHO WE ARE

Anton is most passionate about ensuring smallholders have an economic role in value chains. He's now settled in Scotland.

Alex wants to increase our understanding of how fish and other aquatic foods can be used to enhance global food and nutrition security. Originally American, she now lives in Scotland and spends a lot of time in Africa.

Jack wants equity for nature and people. He loves tilapia and lives on a smallholding in rural Luzon, Philippines. He is sometimes mistaken for a movie star!

​Arlene advocates for gender equality and social inclusion in aquaculture and fisheries. She is from the Philippines, and her work covers Southeast Asia and the Coral Triangle regions.

Rob has been writing about aquaculture for a while now - and shines as a project manager too. He enjoys the great outdoors, which is a good thing given that he lives on the wild West coast of Scotland.

Tim is developing business opportunities to reduce poverty. He took his family to Uganda to start RAD hubs to farmers could succeed. He's now in Scotland and keen for the next opportunity ...

Wesley is really passionate about reducing the footprint of aquaculture and using by-products to increase circularity. He is originally from the Netherlands. He runs Blue Food Performance.

Simao wants to see better welfare in support of more productive aquaculture. He is from Mozambique, but works extensively in Asia and Latin America. He is based at University of Stirling.

Steph wants to find that sweet spot of minimum environmental risk and maximum social and economic benefit. She is from Scotland, but you see her here enjoying a field meeting in Bangladesh. She and Wes run Blue Food Performance.

Sarah is passionate about low-trophic aquaculture and works to support the shellfish and seaweed sectors. Born in Scotland and still loves living there.

Zaitun is passionate about the role of data and innovation in promoting sustainable fish farming, improving livelihoods, and strengthening food security.

Salifu founded AquaProX Africa to help deliver his vision of advancing aquaculture through innovation, enterprise development and youth empowerment.

Liz is passionate about mangrove biodiversity, conservation, restoration and sustainable management that supports local livelihoods. She is currently an Honorary Research Fellow at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) and lives in Northern Ireland.

What a dream job! John is an internationally respected tourism development expert, having worked all over the world. But with all that choice he calls Scotland home

Phallin founded Marine Resources Protection Organisation to build a team to deliver on his passion. He energises communities and partners. We look forward to many more projects with this young, dynamic organisation.

Keni runs one of our great local partners. He's focused on sustainable shrimp, but also crazy about catfish! He lives in Bogor, Indonesia.

Dave's on a mission to educate us all about the value of aquaculture in food systems. Globally respected, he's a Professor at University of Stirling.

Aisla works with seafood supply chains and would like to see all feed ingredients, everywhere, being sustainable all the time. She hails from Wales.

Dick has a lifetime in - and real passion for - sustainable seafood. He's been a buyer, run a major fish farm in Hawaii and even another NGO. He helps keep us focused and aware of the bigger picture at the same time! 

Eleanor is passionate about seafood for a thriving future. She supports us in good governance, bringing experience from other advisory roles. She's from Australia, but now loves living in London.

Kate is a passionate biologist with a wealth of experience in conservation and development. She's based in England.