An Ocean Warrior Consultancy
At An Ocean Warrior, we are passionate about making marine science and ocean conservation accessible to everyone and believe removing the barriers to communication between policymakers, regulators, fishermen, the fishing industry, scientists, marine energy, marine aquaculture and the general public allows for the development of practical solutions.
Utilising our expertise and skill set we empower people and projects with the marine knowledge they need. An Ocean Warrior consultancy provides specialist scientific services and actionable solutions that meet both the needs of the client as well as the ocean. We utilise a lens that considers the intricate web of the entire ecosystem over individual parts and are dedicated to preserving and promoting marine biodiversity alongside sustainable fisheries and ocean-conscious marine energy. Our approach harmonises the latest innovations with a wealth of expertise drawn from collaboration with scientific minds, marine conservationists and seasoned fishermen.
With a deep-rooted understanding of both the interconnectedness of marine life and the intricacies of the commercial fishing industry, we strive to implement forward-thinking strategies that safeguard the marine environment for current and future generations as well as bolster coastal communities.
Dive into the realm of marine conservation, ocean science and sustainable fisheries management with a seasoned marine biologist fueled by an unwavering passion for the sustainability of the oceans. We are a trusted source of objective advice and scientific support on marine conservation and commercial fisheries issues.
An Ocean Warrior consultancy has provided deliverables for sustainable fisheries management, regenerative fisheries and aquaculture, sustainable marine aquaculture, ocean and community-conscious marine energy, and marine conservation projects.
Please contact us on the form if you’d like to discuss working with us, we’ve included a list of services below (list is not exhaustive). We look forward to hearing from you!
Services
Fishing Industry Representative (FIR) – Celtic Sea, English Channel (Cornwall-based fisheries especially)
Experience has shown the benefits of having a local FIR that acts as the single onshore contact point within the fishing community. An Ocean Warrior consultancy can be trusted to present an unbiased, accurate fishing industry view of the fisheries operating out of Cornwall.
– Ongoing liaison with fisheries stakeholders, building relationships where required and disseminating relevant project information to fishermen in a timely and inclusive manner
– Disseminate updated project information and communicate changes that occur
– Main point of contact for the fishing industry who reliably transmits fishing industry views
– Advise fishing vessels of survey/construction work activities and engage with vessels who do not cooperate
– Can produce a report on fishing activity in the area and can highlight localised fishing sensitivities
– Help inform the EIA process as well as ongoing survey/construction works to promote minimal disturbance to fishing activities
– Utilise extensive contact base and experience of stakeholder engagement to minimise conflicts and potential impacts between commercial fishing, fisheries resources and offshore developments
– Effectively collaborate with CFLO to ensure the fishing industry has a detailed understanding and awareness of the project
– Collaborate in negotiations on mitigating the effects of surveys, construction, operation and decommissioning, which can include compensation and disruption strategies
– Able to communicate information and ideas in an appropriate written, verbal or visual format, tailoring it to academic, specialist, and non-specialist audiences
– Extensive knowledge and contact base across the Cornish fishing industry, including but not limited to fishermen, processors, fish markets, fishmongers, harbours, marine regulators and conservation groups
– Work with fishermen and Developers to resolve any issues or conflicts
– Attend commercial fisheries working group meetings and other fisheries stakeholder engagement opportunities to ensure information dissemination and provide time for feedback
Fishermen/Fisheries representative
An Ocean Warrior consultancy is passionate about Fishermen-led fisheries management and actively works to support the fishing industry. We ensure fishermen’s voices are heard and actioned, and we work to bolster coastal communities. An Ocean Warrior consultancy can offer various services to fishermen, fishing organisations, and other fisheries stakeholders, such as fish markets, processors, and other fish-related businesses; the list below is not exhaustive.
– Literature reviews
– Gap analysis
– Feasibility studies
– Grant fund paperwork – Support the development of funding proposals on a personal and community scale
– Representation both national and international
– Can produce a range of media types, including scientific papers, fact sheets, post notes, articles, blogs, posts and social media content such as reels
– Support the delivery of fisheries conservation projects, aiding with initial project development through to successful completion
– Undertake fisheries science important to inshore fisheries management, and present findings in comprehensive but accessible report/infographic
– Fisheries/fishermen representation and support at meetings with stakeholders (both statutory and non-statutory bodies)
– Attendance and speaking at relevant workshops, meetings and conferences
– Setup of Fisheries related CIC
Marine biology
Becki is a marine biologist with a BSc in Marine and Freshwater biology and an MSc in Applied Marine Science.
– Extensive knowledge of marine ecosystems, marine animals, fisheries ecology, including feeding, reproduction and mortality, fisheries and ecosystem management, coastal protection and applied marine science
– Extensive knowledge of UK marine legislation and fisheries regulations, and she is experienced in fisheries management concepts, including marine protected areas, marine licensing, fisheries restricted areas, quota and effort management, age and growth methods and maximum sustainable yields
– Able to communicate information and ideas in an appropriate written, verbal or visual format, tailoring it to academic, specialist, and non-specialist audiences
– Commercial fisheries industry experience, worked with various fishing vessels, gears and methods used by the UK commercial fishing fleet
– Can identify over 50 species of fish routinely caught and landed in the UK
– Extensive knowledge and experience working with Cornish commercial fisheries
– Can undertake marine ecology surveys, age and growth studies, stock assessments, EDNA surveys, intertidal surveys, etc. and present in a comprehensive but accessible report/infographic
– Extensive technical knowledge of various coastal habitats and species, including but not limited to intertidal, benthic and pelagic. This knowledge is used to inform assessments on the marine environment, including but not limited to commercial fisheries disruption strategies, commercial fisheries baseline studies, environmental impact assessments (EIA), water framework directive assessments, marine conservation zone assessments (MCZ) and habitats regulations assessments (HRA)
Marine regulation
– Comprehensive understanding of marine regulations and requirements for commercial fisheries, marine energy and marine aquaculture projects.
– Experienced in navigating the Marine Management Organisation licensing system and requirements.
*This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and deliverables will be project dependent.
Knowledge and experience
An Ocean Warrior was founded by Becki Jarvis, a marine biologist and marine professional who’s worked in various conservation roles for the last 12 years, representing Surfers Against Sewage, The Wildlife Trust and the RSPB. Becki has spent the last 5 years working with the Cornish fishing industry within Marine fisheries management, representation, regulations and enforcement.
Becki has spent a huge amount of time and effort building strong working relationships, across a variety of marine stakeholders, along the length of the Cornish coast and is well known by the fishing industry, especially at ports Mevagissey and Newlyn. During her time with the Marine Management Organisation, Becki helped to deliver elements of the emerging marine regulations within the Fisheries Act 2020. She directly supported the fishing industry before, during and post-EU-Exit, engaging fishermen and marine stakeholders during landings, drop-in sessions, workshops and presentations. This time working with the fishing industry has provided Becki with a unique, in-depth insight into the real issues facing the fishing industry in the coming years.
Becki keeps up to date on different policy matters, regularly attending the All Party Parliamentary Group On Fisheries and other fisheries forums and reading ‘fishing news’ to stay informed on what the industry sees as important fisheries topics. Her background in enforcement for the MMO gives her a unique perspective on marine and fisheries regulations and the fishing industry. Her extensive knowledge of UK marine legislation and her ability to break down complex topics into digestible content for all target stakeholder audiences make her an ideal representative for the commercial fishing fleet.
Over the years, Becki has met many passionate commercial fishermen, and their concerns have often been the same. Fishermen feel their voices are unheard in regulatory and ocean energy forums, often asked for their opinions too late into the process. An Ocean Warrior is passionate about fisheries management which puts the fishermen at the forefront, and believe their knowledge and experience of the oceans is underutilised and if put to better use, and actioned quickly, could be revolutionary.
‘The fishing industry shows a clear willingness to voluntarily contribute data and experiential knowledge, but there is little evidence that current institutional frameworks for science and management are receptive and equipped to accommodate such contributions. Current approaches to producing knowledge in support of fisheries management need critical re-evaluation, including the contributions that industry can make.’ Steins et al, 2022
At An Ocean Warrior we are passionate about promoting the use of fishermen’s knowledge within fisheries management, ocean conservation and marine energy and work to improve the relationship and communication between the fishing industry, policymakers, scientists and the public.