Instead, Gadus draws necessary expertise from a network of professional specialists , keeps its overheads to a minimum and strives to provide clients with the best scientific services available to them, at a fair price. Capabilities Through its own in-house capabilities and by networking with other professionals, Gadus Associates provides its clients with access to expertise in most aspects of fisheries science and its application to marine, commercial fisheries. The company's background extends from the design of surveys and experiments, through work at sea, underwater, in the laboratory or the library, to the provision of management advice, calculation of stock assessments and the preparation of harvesting plans. Gadus also offers training services in applied fisheries science, at every level from a basic introduction to a full professional education. We undertake some marine environmental assessment work, particularly where the impacted environment supports fisheries resources.
Scientific excellence depends entirely on the skills of individual scientists.
Gadus Associates is operated by Dr. Trevor Kenchington and the company has been built on his varied professional background , which includes many aspects of applied fisheries biology, from fish taxonomy to population dynamics. His fieldwork experience includes both underwater and shipboard research, with an extensive background in the logistic management of research cruises and in the supervision of research diving operations. Starting with this solid foundation in resource biology, Gadus has developed links to studies of fisheries oceanography, seabed geology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics and the social structures of fishing communities, among other areas. Combining this with extensive experience in fisheries management in Canada, Australia and the developing world, he specializes in the application of scientific advice to the management of fisheries. With the addition of the skills and capabilities of its network partners , Gadus Associates aims to be the source of choice for all marine fisheries science services.