Jennifer Mouat has recently joined the Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association in the newly created role of policy co-ordinator.
She joins the SWFPA from the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) where she was fisheries manager. During her time with the SSMO she worked to develop Inshore Policy covering technical management measures to marine spatial management, as well as successfully accrediting both the crab and dredge scallop fisheries under the Marine Stewardship Council programme.
In her new role with SWFPA, Ms Mouat will be responsible for the development of policy over a wide range of fishery areas, with a particular emphasis on inshore, scallops, and Marine Protected Areas. She will also develop an international perspective through her work with the North West Waters Regional Advisory Committee, the principal aim of which is to bring stakeholders from across Europe to advise the European Commission on matters of fisheries management in respect of North Western Waters.
Ms Mouat, who has Master’s Degree in Environmental & Social Policy, said: “This is an exciting time to be joining the Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association, with numerous challenges over a wide range of policy areas. There is increasing competition for marine resources and we need to ensure the correct balance is achieved and that traditional fishing rights are protected.”
Mike Park, chief executive of the SWFPA, said: “The new role of policy co-ordinator was created to reflect the growing challenges facing our sector. Jennifer’s knowledge and experience, especially in inshore fisheries, will prove invaluable in the development of our policies.”
