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Dr. Wilf Swartz is an Associate Professor in the Marine Affairs Program at Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Science. He specializes in the intersection of public policies and socioeconomic outcomes in fisheries, with a focus on international seafood trade, subsidies, and corporate social responsibility. Prior to joining Dalhousie in 2019, he held roles at the World Trade Organization (2011), the Nippon Foundation Nereus Program (2012–2019), and the Ocean Policy Research Institute in Tokyo (2016–2018). His research bridges global fisheries governance, equity in supply chains, and policy impacts on coastal communities.
Swartz earned his BSc in Biology and Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia (UBC), followed by an MSc and PhD in resource management and economics at UBC. He has worked across academia, international organizations, and the private sector, including a stint in global finance (2004–2007). His interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental, economic, and social dimensions of marine resource management.
His research interests include Japan’s fisheries policies, sustainability certifications in the seafood industry, and the role of subsidies in fisheries overcapacity. He advocates for policies that balance ecological sustainability with social equity, particularly in transboundary fisheries and vulnerable coastal communities. His work has informed WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies and shaped corporate CSR practices in global seafood supply chains.
Swartz collaborates with the Nippon Foundation Ocean Nexus Program to explore public policies for economic security in fishing communities from Atlantic Canada to Japan. His publications address topics like seafood price volatility, marine plastic pollution impacts, and equitable governance frameworks for the blue economy.
