Summary
Doug Beare is a marine science director with 14 years of experience leading large, multinational fisheries and climate-related research programs and capacity-building initiatives. He has coordinated major tagging and stock-assessment efforts—most notably the ICCAT Atlantic Ocean Tropical Tuna Tagging Programme that delivered 120,000 tag records on time and on budget—and overseen EU- and FAO-funded projects across West Africa, South and Southeast Asia. Equally comfortable in the field and behind the screen, Doug designs and delivers training in R, data-poor stock assessment tools (TropfishR, JABBA), and digital catch/effort systems to strengthen national fisheries monitoring. His background spans senior scientific roles in European and research institutes where he combined statistical analysis, survey design and policy-facing management advice. Based in Chichester, he blends academic rigor (PhD in Marine Ecology) with practical consultancy delivering fisheries management plans and technical system improvements for developing-country partners. An appetite for turning complex, messy fisheries data into usable management evidence distinguishes his career.
14 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, 2.1, Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, 2.1 at Bangor University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Marine Ecology, Pass, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Marine Ecology, Pass at University Marine Biological Station Millport, U. of London