Rural Aquaculture Development and Management

Marine and Climate Change Analysis and Management

Environmental Prevention, Mitigation, and Restoration

Food Security and Nutrition

Erosion Control and Trail Rehabilitation

 

Justin received his Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Northern Michigan University and has worked within organizations in the public and private sectors. After nearly two years of rural aquaculture experience, Justin decided to pursue his Master’s of Resource Management in Coastal and Marine Management from the University Centre of the Westfjords in Iceland.

Justin spent three work seasons traveling around the continental United States working with various organizations in the public and private sectors to learn regional methodologies of trail building and rehabilitation from Vermont to Nevada. Working on smaller contracts and volunteering during this time also provided crucial experience in the collection of biological data and the management of coastal and riparian zones. During his term in rural Zambia promoting aquaculture as a way to improve food security in rural communities, Justin challenged himself with the adoption of a new language and culture to gain a greater understanding of localized issues, and he has brought his passion to expand his holistic worldview and lifelong education to Iceland.

Justin is now primarily concerned with the effects of sea level rise, changes in mean sea surface temperature and ocean acidification on the expansion and contraction of forage species home ranges and the effects of that on long-distance migratory marine species. As we move forward, Justin believes that it will be important to understand these environmental changes in order to protect migratory marine species and the coastal communities that interact with them by establishing effective community-led marine protected areas. He brings knowledge of biology, ecology, physical processes to the consultancy.

If you have any more questions about his background or experience please feel free to contact us!