Paul Dolder

Paul Dolder is a Visiting Researcher at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA), actively contributing to marine and fisheries science research. His work centers on ecosystem modeling, mixed fisheries management, and sustainable yield strategies, with a strong emphasis on data-driven and simulation-based approaches.

His research interests include:

• Marine ecosystem modeling
• Fisheries management and policy
• Sustainable and maximum sustainable yield (MSY)
• Mixed and multispecies fisheries
• Length-based and spatiotemporal modeling
• Harvest control rules and management strategies
• Empirical and simulation integration for ecosystem-based advice

Dolder's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on advancing tools and frameworks for ecosystem-based fisheries management. His work often involves developing and applying models such as LeMaRns (a length-based multispecies simulation tool in R) and analyzing spatial and temporal dynamics of mixed fisheries. He investigates how management strategies like effort reduction, harvest control rules, and spatial separation impact ecological and fishery outcomes, particularly in the North Sea and Celtic Sea. His research is highly policy-relevant, frequently cited in policy sources, and published in leading journals such as ICES Journal of Marine Science, Frontiers in Marine Science, and Scientific Reports.

While no formal awards are listed, his research has been widely recognized, with multiple publications referenced in policy documents and achieving high citation and reader metrics. Dolder collaborates extensively with researchers from Cefas, international fisheries organizations, and academic institutions, contributing to projects on fully documented fisheries, métier classification, and ecosystem modeling. He plays a key role in bridging scientific modeling with practical fisheries advice, particularly through near-real-time data integration and simulation tools.

He is affiliated with the School of Environmental Sciences at UEA, where he contributes to research in marine systems and sustainability. His visiting status suggests a collaborative, non-permanent role focused on research output and academic exchange.