TRANSFORMING GLOBAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
OLSPS is dedicated to transforming fisheries management through developing and providing cutting-edge innovation.
Fish Stock Assessment
- Design, develop, and implement advanced stock assessment models tailored to specific fisheries
- Provide science-based management advice
- Extensive experience across a variety of species and fisheries
- Conduct independent reviews of stock assessments
Statistical Analysis & Problem Solving
- Apply advanced, bottom-up statistical methodologies to solve complex, niche problems in fisheries science.
- Use multivariate statistical techniques and machine learning tools to address highly dimensional and interrelated datasets.
- Deliver innovative, multidisciplinary solutions to challenges across biological, ecological, economic, and regulatory domains.
Survey Design & Observer Sampling
- Review and evaluate fisheries observer sampling frameworks to ensure statistical validity, representativity, and minimal bias.
- Ensure that sampling strategies are appropriate for reliable stock assessments, compliance monitoring, and management decision-making.
- Experience includes assessing national programmes such as South Africa’s SADSTIA observer programme, and international sampling approaches.
Bioeconomic Analysis
- Integrate biological, ecological, and economic factors into decision-making frameworks.
- Conduct cost-benefit and scenario analyses to evaluate fishery performance and sustainability.
- Support policy development with evidence-based bioeconomic modelling.
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certification Support
- Provide high-level technical expertise for fisheries undergoing MSC certification.
- Conduct detailed bycatch and ecosystem impact assessments to guide mitigation and sustainability improvements.
- Develop and support management strategies for Principle 2 components, ensuring ecosystem-based management alignment.