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Dr. Anthony (Tony) Charles is an Adjunct Professor in Dalhousie University's Marine Affairs Program and School for Resource and Environmental Studies within the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Management. He holds a joint appointment at Saint Mary's University in the School of the Environment and Sobey School of Business. His research focuses on fisheries socioeconomics, coastal governance, and community-based conservation. Charles is a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation and leads the Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN).
Education: BSc and PhD from University of British Columbia (UBC).
Research emphasizes integrated ocean management, social-ecological systems, and sustainable fisheries. Recent work explores ecosystem-based management principles, coastal community resilience, and the impacts of ocean acidification. His publications bridge academic and applied perspectives in marine policy.
Awards include Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation. Professional roles include past presidency of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade and founding director of Canada's Ocean Management Research Network.
Leadership includes directing CCRN, advising fisheries organizations in Atlantic Canada, and collaborating internationally on marine management in Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Active in FAO and OECD initiatives.
Expertise spans fisheries economics, marine protected areas, and indicator frameworks for sustainability. Engaged in global marine policy development and community-driven conservation strategies.
