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Carola Kirchner
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Fisheries Scientist
, Independent Fisheries Scientist
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Swakopmund,
Namibia
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Her greatest interest lies in approaching fisheries management through a three-pronged approach by not only considering the biological status of a resource, but to also include socio-economic issues. Her strongest point is her analytical, logical way of threading out a picture from data and to approach management of fisheries in a more holistic scope. She is passionate about fish and fisheries. |
 Contact Carola Kirchner
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Area of Expertise: |
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Professional Experience: |
• Water affairs: Hydrologist (1986-1987) Water quality control
• Centaurus High School: Teacher (1987-1990) Physical Science for grades 10-12
• Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources: Fisheries Biologist (1994-2011)
Stock assessments and fisheries management of all major commercial species
• Independent Fisheries Consultant (2011-2012)
Ecological and economic data analysis and interpretation of fisheries related issues as well as fisheries management in general. Stock assessment and bio-economic modeling.
• Secretariat of the Pacific Community Fisheries Scientist (2013-2014)
Development of a bio-economic model for the Western Central Pacific Ocean tuna fisheries to assess potential economic outcomes under alternative management options
• Author of 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications, 13 of which she has first authorship.
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Education: |
• Ph.D. in Zoology (1998) Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
Dissertation: “Population dynamics and stock assessment of the exploited silver kob (Argyrosomus inodorus) in Namibian waters”
• MBA (2009/2010) University of Cape Town (UCT)
Thesis: “Determinants of resource rents in the Namibian hake industry”
• Honors in Analytical Science (1985) University of Cape Town (UCT)
Thesis: “Investigation method for routine use of general-purpose teflon bombs for the digestion of samples for trace metal analysis.”
• BSc (1984) University of Stellenbosch (US)
Majors: chemistry and biochemistry
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Worked at the Secretariat of Pacific community
Worked in the Namibian Government
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Doctorate |
Languages:
English, German, Afrikaans |
Nationality:
Namibia
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