Researcher at Scripps Insitution of Oceanography & Director of MarFishEco, University of California San Diego
Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on the impacts of marine fisheries on fish populations and habitats. Since beginning his studies in marine biology in 2002, Dr. Johnson has traveled extensively, working with nine different fisheries in six countries gaining valuable experience in a range of fishing methods and management strategies. His doctorate at the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University (UK, 2012) focused on determining the habitat requirements of demersal fishes and how this knowledge can be used in MPA design. He is passionate about integrating sound ecological knowledge of fishes and ecosystems with the behaviour and patterns of fisheries in order to help predict the future impacts of current exploitation levels. Dr Johnson is currently working on technological innovations in small-scale fisheries in India and the Caribbean.
Why the EU's global fishing activities can't be called sustainable yet
Jan 22, 2021 08:03 am UTC| Insights & Views
The EU has a large fleet that fishes outside European waters. Nearly a third of its catch comes from non-EU waters, most of which belong to developing countries. Where and how much the EUs external fleet can fish is set...
We tracked coral feeding habits from space to find out which reefs could be more resilient
Oct 20, 2018 15:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Coral reefs are an invaluable source of food, economic revenue, and protection for millions of people worldwide. The three-dimensional structures built by corals also provide nourishment and shelter for over a quarter of...