Yixuan Chen

PhD, OCF

Thesis Topic

The costs and attributes of the bottom trawl fishery in Dongshan, Fujian, China

Supervisor

Dr. Amanda Vincent

Degrees

MSc in Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, UK
BSc in Marine Biology, Xiamen University, China

Research Unit

Project Seahorse

Biography

Yixuan is investigating the bottom trawl fishery and its management in China, hoping to use her interdisciplinary research to advance marine conservation and fishery management. She holds a BSc in marine biology from Xiamen University (China) and an MSc in environmental policy from Imperial College London (UK). She has experience working at research institutions and NGOs, as well as interacting with diverse stakeholders such as businesses and frontline conservation practitioners. Additionally, she has been actively involved in science communication and environmental education through teaching activities, writing, and general outreach.