The Fisheries Scientific Committee is an independent body established under Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994. The main functions of the Committee are related to:
The Committee consists of seven scientists, with expertise in the biology of fish, aquatic invertebrates and marine vegetation; population dynamics, aquatic ecology and genetics of small populations.
Committee member | Position on the FSC | Expertise |
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Assoc. Prof. Jane Williamson (Chairperson) | Scientist employed by a tertiary educational institution, selected by the Minister. | Marine ecologist with 25 years of experience in fish, invertebrate and marine vegetation, and population dynamics. Particular expertise in rocky sub-tidal communities and sharks |
Prof. David Ayre (Deputy Chairperson) | Scientist with expertise in fisheries sciences and natural resource management selected by the Minister. | Ecological/Conservation geneticist with interests in ecological and evolutionary consequences of varying tactics of reproduction and dispersal. 30 years experience working with a range a range of marine invertebrates and fish. |
Dr David Harasti | Scientist employed in the Department of Primary Industries and nominated by the Secretary. | Marine scientist with 20 years experience in threatened marine species management and research. Particular expertise in fish biology, population dynamics and syngnathids (seahorses, pipefish). |
Dr Dean Gilligan | Scientist employed in the Department of Primary Industries and nominated by the Secretary. | Fish biology, aquatic ecology, population dynamics. Expertise in freshwater biology (principally fish and decapod crustaceans) and genetics, with a focus on Murray Darling Basin species and communities. |
Dr Shane Ahyong | Scientist employed and nominated by the Australian Museum Trust. | Aquatic invertebrate biology (especially crustaceans), invasive species, phylogenetics and systematics. |
Dr Nick Whiterod | Scientist nominated by the Australian Society for Fish Biology. | Fish biology, aquatic ecology and population dynamics. Experience in research and management of threatened freshwater fish. Particular expertise in Murray Darling Basin species. |
Dr Marlien van der Merwe | Scientist employed and nominated by the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust. | Evolutionary Ecologist with a background in plant and fungal population genetics, phylogenetics and restoration ecology. |
Executive Officer, Fisheries Scientific Committee
c/- NSW Department of Primary Industries
LMB 3020
NOWRA NSW 2541
Email: fsc@dpi.nsw.gov.au