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Natalie Hold is a Lecturer in Sustainable Marine at the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University. Her research focuses on sustainable fisheries management, population genetics of marine species, and collaborative approaches with fishing industries. She holds expertise in fisheries science, ecosystem-based management, and gear technology innovation.
- Educations:
- MSc in Marine Environmental Protection, Bangor University (2008)
- PhD in Marine Biology (2012), focusing on scallop fisheries connectivity
- Research Interests:
- Marine resource management
- Crustacean population dynamics
- Impact of fishing gear on ecosystems
- Technological innovations for fisheries data collection
Her work emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, evidenced by projects like the EMFF-funded Fisher-Scientist collaboration (£1.2m) and the Bass and Ray Ecology in Liverpool Bay initiative (£86K). She contributes to ICES working groups on crustaceans and scallops.
Recent publications highlight advancements in gear selectivity, automated data capture, and ecological modeling of fisheries resources. Natalie actively engages with policy frameworks to translate research into actionable management strategies.
Key Projects:
- EMFF Sustainable Fisheries in Wales (Project Manager)
- Video and Electronic Fisheries Data Collection (£140K grant)
- Bass and Ray Ecology in Liverpool Bay (£86K grant)
She is affiliated with UK management groups for whelk and lobster fisheries, balancing scientific rigor with industry needs to ensure sustainable marine practices.
