PhD, OCF
Supervisor
Amanda Vincent
Research Unit
Project Seahorse
Degrees
MSc in Environmental Policy, Imperial College London, UK
BSc in Marine Biology, Xiamen University, China
Contact Information
Email: y.chen@oceans.ubc.ca
Thesis Topic
The costs and attributes of the bottom trawl fishery in Dongshan, Fujian, China
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.
Research Interests
Marine Conservation, Fishery Management, Sustainable Fisheries