Dr Matthew Coleman: IOM Biosphere and Marine Environment Management

Wednesday 27 April 2022 18:00
Zoom
Category : Online

What Size Do Lobsters Start to Reproduce and How Do We Tell? IOM Biosphere and Marine Environment Management

Are you interested in how science informs fisheries management, or just really interested in lobsters? Join Dr Matthew Coleman as he talks about how data is collected and used to inform sustainable lobster fisheries management in the Isle of Man and beyond, ensuring that we can continue to enjoy locally sustainably sourced seafood for years to come. Register your interest now

Who is Dr Matthew Coleman?

Dr Matthew Coleman is a Bangor University fisheries scientist based in the Isle of Man, focusing on the management and the interaction of crustacean stocks in the Isle of Man territorial sea. He has 7 years experience working in fisheries science and working directly with the fishing communities in the Orkney Islands, Scotland before moving to the island in 2021. Dr Coleman's research interests include brown crabs, lobsters, and whelks.