Jan Jaap Poos

Jan Jaap Poos is an Associate Professor in Aquaculture and Fisheries at Wageningen University & Research. His research focuses on fisheries management, ecosystem impacts of fishing practices, and the ecological dynamics of marine species in the North Sea and Wadden Sea regions. He has supervised multiple PhD candidates in projects addressing benthic impacts, climate change effects, and sustainable aquaculture.

Key research interests include pelagic fish behavior, spatial management of fisheries, and the conservation of elasmobranch species like skates and rays. His work integrates ecological modeling with socio-economic factors to inform sustainable fisheries policies. Notable contributions include studies on fleet dynamics modeling, discard survival probabilities, and habitat restoration strategies in river systems.

He has published over 170 articles, with recent work examining climate-driven changes in fish stocks and the efficacy of alternative fishing technologies like electric pulse trawls. His projects often involve collaborations with industry stakeholders to bridge scientific insights with practical management solutions.

• Education: PhD in Fisheries Science (not explicitly stated in provided text)
• Grants: Active in EU-funded initiatives like the SEAwise project
• Lab/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams studying North Sea ecosystems and marine socio-ecological systems