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Dr Richard J Marasco In his capacity as Director of the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s, Resource Ecology and Fisheries Mgmt Division (REFM) for nearly 25 years, Dr. Marasco built interdisciplinary research programs to generate information necessary for managing the marine fish and shellfish resources off Alaska, earning the Center a reputation as a leader in developing state-of-the-act techniques for building sustainable fisheries. He led development of multispecies management and ecosystem models for the Bering Sea and NE Pacific; led the setting of guidelines for implementing fisheries policy for target species, incidentally taken species, and ecosystem-based management; improved stock assessment techniques for groundfish; oversaw the N. Pacific Groundfish Observer Program including implementation of the domestic observer program for Alaska groundfish fisheries, one of the largest observer programs in the world; established REFM's Food Habits Laboratory (to study predator-prey interactions) and Radiometrics Laboratory (to determine the age of fishes). Dr. Marasco has provided advice and expertise on a broad spectrum of issues. His time spent on the N. Pacific Fishery Management Council, Scientific and Statistical Committee from 1979-1994, as committee vice chairman (1981-87) and chairman (1987-91 and 1998-2004), is praised by the Council Executive Director. “His participation and leadership on the Council’s SSC over those many years, coupled with his support of the Council process through his REFM Directorship, contributed enormously to the conservation and management of the fisheries resources of the North Pacific.” He played a key role in developing collaborative research with foreign nations and international groups. He served as chairman of the Scientific and Technical Committee, Convention for the Conservation and Management of Pollock Resources in the Central Bering Sea; U.S. Delegate and Member of PICES (N. Pacific Marine Science Org.); and chairman of the PICES Finance and Administration Committee. Dr. Marasco also was the first chairman of the N. Pacific Research Board’s Science Panel. His philosophy of hiring high quality staff and helping them to see key research issues facing management encouraged creativity and ingenuity. His ability to hire individuals with diverse backgrounds created an academic-like setting in a government institution. Such leadership led to the formation of a scientific staff capable of analyzing biological, economic, and social impacts of complex fishery management schemes. Education:He has a B.S. in Applied Statistics And Computer Science and a M.S. in Agricultural Economics-from Utah State University and a PhD. from the Univ. of Calif. at Berkeley in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics. |
Dr Richard J Marasco 1943-2020 |
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Dallas D. Miner (part time) Mr. Miner serves in off-duty time as a consultant in natural resource and public relations subject areas. Prior experiences include serving as President of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and as Vice President, American Sportfishing Association. As a NOAA employee, his roles included Deputy Director, NOAA Office of Legislative and External Affairs, Director of the National Marine and Estuarine Sanctuaries Office, and Director, Office of Policy, Program Evaluation and External Relations of the Office of Coastal Zone Management. Prior to NOAA his work included serving as Director of Communications for the Urban Land Institute and Assistant Executive Vice President, Connecticut Conservation Association. Mr. Miner has executive level skills in policy and program direction, financial oversight, staff management and Congressional liaison. He has exceptional contacts in Federal and State natural resource agencies, outdoor industries, academic and research institutions and private sector conservation organizations. From the U. of Wisconsin , he holds a Masters in Environmental Science and a Bachelors in Journalism. |
Dallas D Miner 1944-2015 |
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Ziad H. Shehadeh Dr. Shehadeh has 30 years of experience in aquaculture R&D, of which 16 years were at the international level through positions with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Development Programme (UNDP), the International Center for Living aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) and as an independent consultant. Positions included: Senior Fishery Resources Officer (FAO), Rome; Executive Secretary, Strategy for International Fisheries Research (SIFR) Project (of the UNDP & World Bank), Ottawa; Manager, Mariculture & Fisheries Department, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), Kuwait; Director General, ICLARM, Manila. The geographic scope includes the Middle Eastand North Africa, the Mediterranean basin, Persian Gulf, Southeast Asia, some Pacific islands, USA, and Canada. His main research interest has been the controlled reproduction of marine fish, with interest in integrated agriculture-aquaculture systems. The past 20 years have been devoted to the planning and management of R&D programs and institutional capacity building. He is highly skilled in aquaculture research, development planning, and trend analysis; management of regional research networks; and planning and technical backstopping of aquaculture R&D projects in developing countries. He is experienced in the organization of study groups and international symposia and conferences, and in dealing with regional and international organizations. He holds a Doctorate from the U. of California at Los Angeles in zoology, a Masters in Fisheries Biology from the U. of Michigan, and a Bachelors in Agriculture from the American U. of Beirut. |
Ziad H. Shehadeh 1939-2013 |
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William C. Phoel Dr. Phoel has had many diverse experiences, focusing on living marine resources, oceanography and undersea technologyincluding diving. He is: (1) President of Phoel Associates, Inc., a privately owned consulting company specializing in marine research, diving/hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and research ship requirements/operation; (2) President and Director of Marine Science, Undersea Research Foundation International, Inc., a non- profit IRS 301(c) (3) corporation, which conducts diving and marine science research, operations and training. and is; (3) Adjunct Professor of Marine Science at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, teaching fisheries, marine sciences, and underwater archaeology. Earlier experiences included several Federal positions at NOAA/NMFS headquarters and in the field as a senior Biologist, Oceanographer, Marine Superintendent, and NMFS Diving Officer. He has served in planning, coordinating, and conducting marine science regionally, nationally and internationally. His companies’ contracts and grants regularly involve going to sea aboard commercial fishing vessels to conduct research. As a qualified NMFS Fisheries observer he also participated on commercial fishing trips to observe catches, fishing practices, and compliance with regulations. Prior to NOAA, he served in the US Navy in the Capacities of Operations Officer and Diving and Salvage Officer. After the Navy he worked as an aquaculture technician, hyperbaric research scientist, and commercial diver. He holds a Doctorate from the College of William and Mary in Marine Science (Fisheries Biology), a Masters in Marine Science from Long Island University (Ocean Engineering) and a Bachelors from C. W. Post College in Biology. He also holds a US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master’s license. |
William C. Phoel 1935-2012 |
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Lamarr B. Trott Dr. Trott has extensive experience in aquatic science and its administration in the US and in SE Asia. He recently left NOAA/NMFS and is now consulting on fisheries research. Most recently he served as NMFS Deputy Director of Science and Technology and as Senior Fisheries Advisor for USAID. Prior experiences include Visiting Professor of Zoology at the U. of Hawaii, Assoc. Professor of Biology at the University of Guam, Chief of the NMFS Fisheries Assessment Division and Director of the Marine Science Laboratory at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is highly skilled in organizing research symposia, collaborative research projects, and reporting and presenting results. He has conducted research in the Bahamas, Galapagos, Florida, Texas, Hawaii, California, Guam, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, Philippines, Hong Kong, Kenya, and Papua New Guinea. He holds a Doctorate from the U. of California at Los Angeles in Zoology and from Florida State U. a Masters in Zoology and a Bachelors in Biology. Dr. Trott maintains a residence in Fiji where he owns and operates a copra and vanilla plantation. He is familiar with island issues, particularly in the Pacific. |
Lamarr B. Trott 1936-2011 |
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