EDUCATION:

Honors B.Sc. 1st Class, Biology & Chemistry, Dalhousie University, Canada, 1971-1975 Thesis:

Hall, I., 1975 A parallel study of the enzymes xanthine dehydrogenase and malic dehydrogenase in natural populations of Enteromorpha intestinalis. BSc Honors, Dalhousie University, Canada.

Botany, University of British Columbia, Canada, 1975-76

Ph.D. Marine Botany, Auckland University, New Zealand, 1976-1981 Thesis:

Novaczek, I., 1980. The development and phenology of Ecklonia radiata (C.Ag.) J. Ag. Ph.D., Auckland University, New Zealand.

AWARDS AND HONORS:

• Leonard Foundation Scholarship 1971
• Stevenson Award 1972
• Dr. M.A.B. Smith Prize 1972
• Bishop Binney Prize 1972
• Alexandra Society Scholarship 1972
• Suzanna Almon Scholarship 1973-75
• Sarah M. Lawson Scholarship 1974
• Governor General's Medal 1975
• National Research Council Graduate Scholarship 1975
• Commonwealth Scholarship 1976-79
• NSERC Visiting Fellowship 1984-86, National Research Council, Halifax
• ZWO Research Fellowship 1987, Groningen University, The Netherlands
• Canadian Bureau for International Education, Professional Leadership Award. Oct – Dec 2002.

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COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Canada
• the Netherlands
• New Zealand, Jamaica
• India, Indonesia
• Fiji
• Vanuatu
• Solomon Islands
• Tonga
• Samoa
• Kiribati

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

July 2002 – ongoing

• Research Associate, Institute of Island Studies, University of Prince Edward Island.
• Planning coordinator for research into medicinal preparations of marine plants for use in rural communities of the Pacific.
• Project coordinator under Canada-South Pacific Ocean Development Program. Capacity building through development and publication of case studies illustrating the value of a gender framework for fisheries research, July 2003
• Project planning for mentoring Pacific Island junior researchers. CSPOD-II July 2002.
• Mentoring of women entrepreneurs developing seaplant businesses in Pacific Islands.
• Research into the citation and use of DAWN publications on development, gender, social justice and environment. DAWN, Fiji.

August 1999 – December 2002

• Consultant in coastal community development.
• Researcher and Trainer in: Use of edible and medicinal marine plants for nutrition, health and income generation. CBIE Professional Leadership Award, Oct – Dec 2002.
• Expert witness, Public Review Commission on petroleum development on inshore fishing grounds. January 2002, Sierra Club of Canada.
• Developing training guides for seaweed workshops in South Pacific island fishing villages. Canada-South Pacific Ocean Development Program, Fiji, Feb-March 2001
• Background research for development of a management plan for Malpeque Bay. Minegoo group, PEI Dec 2000.
• Consultation on design and programming for a centre for sustainability. Renaissance Consulting Group, PEI, 2000-2001.
• Review of report “Wastewater Treatment Plant: Documentation Review Supporting a Modified Compliance Definition”. PEI Dept of Environment, March, 2000.

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April 2000 – June 2002

• Research Coordinator for Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island. Researching impacts of Web-based learning technologies on learners, teachers and institutions.

March - July 1999

• Post harvest fisheries consultant for the Canada-South Pacific Ocean Development Program. To perform a needs assessment and three year project plan for fisheries post-harvest development in the Pacific region. Employed by the Marine Studies Centre, USP, and working with Tony Chamberlain. This job involved extensive regional travel to interview fishing families, fish traders, medical personnel and staff in government departments, academic institutions and NGO’s.

1996-98

• Marine resources management consultant and CUSO Co-operant (April 1996- December 1998) in Ambon Indonesia. Working with Hualopu Foundation, Rumsram Foundation (Indonesian NGOs working on marine issues) and the Environmental Studies Centre (PSL) and the Faculty of Fisheries of Pattimura University.
• May 1996-November 1998: Advisor to Hualopu Foundation for funding proposals, project planning, public education resource materials, international networking.
• June 1996 - November 1998: Program advisor and trainer for project planning, marine survey and monitoring and participatory research in support of CBCRM. Team leader for biological monitoring; Community workshop facilitator (monitoring methods, coral reef ecology, and marine plant identification and use).
• July 1997 - November 1998: Project Co-leader for Fisheries Co-management Project, Indonesian section (ICLARM, Pattimura University and Hualopu Foundation). Topic: status and impact of traditional marine resource management institutions in Maluku, including the assessment of fisheries production and marketing and government-level management at the provincial and regional levels. Tasks: project planning and coordination, survey design, interviewing, data analysis and reporting. Publications currently in progress.
• September 1997 - March 1998: Project supervisor, study of potential for marine plant cultivation (Eucheuma spp.) on the island of Nusi, Irian Jaya, Indonesia (Faculty of Fisheries, Pattimura University). Tasks: planning, experimental design, assessment of seaweed flora, interviewing women and fishermen, data analysis and reporting.
• August 1997 - November 1998: Research associate in marine botany (Faculty of Fisheries, Pattimura University). Tasks: Collection and identification of seaweed flora in Maluku and Biak; development of marine plant herbarium.
• December 1997 - February 1998: Organiser, study tour to the Philippines on the Local Government Act and recent fisheries policy changes (Hualopu Foundation).

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• September 1996 - March 1997: Member of Maluku Province Fisheries Development Advisory Group for Bappeda Tingkat I, Ambon, Maluku. Task: to plan a workshop on fisheries development needs and then devise criteria for the development and selection of fisheries projects.
• February - June 1997: Lecturer in Marine Biology, Botany section (Faculty of Fisheries, Pattimura University, Ambon).
• June-December 1996: Head of secretariat to organise national conference on the role of communities in marine resource management in Indonesia. Conference planning and management, workshop facilitation, documentation.

1991 – 1996

Independent consultant, researcher & technical advisor:

• Development and testing of fish emulsion and seaweed fertiliser products, and seaweed-based food products. PEI Food Technology Centre, Charlottetown, Canada, 1995-1996.
• Coordination of NGO input to development of documents pertinent to long-range transportation of atmospheric heavy metals. C.C. Doiron & Associates, Fredericton, Canada. September 1995 - March 1996.
• Project workplan, Pesticide Reduction Project, Environmental Coalition of PEI, Charlottetown, Canada. January - March 1996.
• Production of reference list of fishers and environmental organizations in eastern Canada. Greenpeace Canada October 1995.
• Fisheries advisor for movie production. September-October 1995. Fishing on the brink, Envision Productions, Halifax, Canada . Released August 1998.
• Analysis of impacts of solid waste management system in Cardigan, PEI. Cardigan Town Council. June-December 1995.

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• Healthy housing workshop instructor. CMHC, Charlottetown, Canada, Feb.-April 1995.
• Field advisor for Jamaican oyster product development for small-scale producers. PEI Food Technology Centre and IDRC, Charlottetown, Canada October 1994.
• Co-ordinator, Sustainable Fisheries Project. Environmental Coalition, Charlottetown, Canada May-Oct. 1994.
• Environmental delegate to UN Conference on High Seas Fishing and Straddling Stocks. 1993-1995. Canadian Environmental Network.
• Writer of shellfish processing and small business development manuals for developing countries. Feb. - May 1992 and Dec. 1992 - April 1993, PEIFTC and IDRC, Charlottetown, Canada.
• Member of Advisory Committee for Environmental Effects Monitoring, Northumberland Strait Crossing Project, 1993-96. Strait Crossing Inc.
• Environmental delegate on Whitehorse Mining Initiative: National consultation on the mining industry in Canada. 1993-1994. Environment Canada and the Canadian Environmental Network.
• Coordinator of edible seaplant product development, Women in Support of Fishing, Miminegash, Canada, June - Nov. 1992.
• Environmental delegate, AQUAMIN: Assessment of impacts of base metal mining in Canada. National consultation among government, aboriginal, labour and NGO delegates. 1992 - 1995. Environment Canada and the Canadian Environmental Network.

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February 1989- April 1991

• Research Team Leader, research in shellfish toxicology. Atlantic Veterinary College and PEI Food Technology Centre..

March-October 1988

• Guest Scientist and Lecturer, marine flora studies and marine survey. University of Auckland Marine Science Laboratory, New Zealand.

January 1987 - January 1988

• Research Fellow in biogeography, Groningen University, the Netherlands.

December 1983 -October 1986

• Marine plant researcher performing marine survey of Maritimes, benthic ecology of various species, taxonomy of Caribbean flora, biogeography, marine plant culture, National Research Council Laboratory, Halifax, Canada.

December 1981 - June 1982

• Editorial assistant & statistical analyst, acid rain research. Dept. Fisheries & Oceans, Halifax.

Oct.-Dec. 1981

• Researcher, microbiology. Dalhousie University

1980

• Researcher, marine climate. Auckland University, New Zealand.

1978

• Laboratory teacher, marine botany, Auckland University.

June - August 1975

• Research assistant, marine plants (Irish moss project), Dept. Fisheries and Oceans, Halifax, Canada.

July - August 1974

• Research assistant, primary productivity of plankton, Bedford Institute of Oceanography.

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

Current

• Research Associate, Institute of Island Studies, UPEI Canada, 2002
• CUSO volunteer for recruitment and orientation of cooperants heading to southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands; 1998
• CUSO volunteer, steering committee for international conference on climate change 2003-2004
• Fisheries campaigner, Earth Action, 1998
• Scientific advisor, Save Our Sea and Shores Coalition, 1999
• Board of Directors and Staff Liaison Committee, PEI Eco Net, 1994 -96, 1998
• Contributer to Elements Online Environmental Magazine (NBEN), PEI EcoNews, the Networker (Island EcoNet), Earth Action Weekly Bulletin.

Past Executive Positions

• Board of Directors, CUSO, 1999-2003 ; Treasurer & Chair of Finance Committee; CUSO representative to Coastal Communities Network of Nova Scotia.
• Steering Committee member, head of Science & Research working group, Southern Gulf of St Lawrence Coalition on Sustainability, 1999-2003
• Chairperson, National Oceans Caucus, Canadian Environmental Network, 1993 - 96.
• Steering Committee, Water and Fisheries Caucus, Canadian Environmental Network, 1999-2002
• Member, Marine Issues Committee, Sierra Club, 2001 - 2003.
• Board of Directors, Women's Network, 1994-1996.
• Board of Directors, Friends of the Island, 1991-96.

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PUBLICATIONS:

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Harkes, I. & I. Novaczek, 2002. Presence, performance and institutional resilience of sasi, a traditional management institution in Central Maluku, Indonesia. Ocean & Coastal Management 45:237-260.

Novaczek, I. 2002. The influence of experience with technology on attitudes of students to online and distance education. In: Conference Proceedings CAUCE 2002, Halifax.

Novaczek, I. & M. Gabriel, 2002. Learning from a pilot project to put a college IT curriculum online. Educational Technology and Society 5(1).

Novaczek, I., I. Harkes, J. Sopacua and M. Tatuhey, 2001. An institutional analysis of Sasi Laut in Maluku. ICLARM, Tech. Rep. 59, 397 pp.

Novaczek, I., J. Sopacua & I. Harkes, 2001. Fisheries Management in Central Maluku,Indonesia 1997-98 . Marine Policy 25:239-249.

Novaczek, I. & R. Palyama, 1999. Dig it up and ship it out : the future of the Lease Islands? Cakalele 10:37-48, University of Hawaii, U.S.A.

Novaczek, I. & I. Harkes, 1999. Inventory and institutional analysis of sasi in central Maluku. Cakalele10:49-62, University of Hawaii , U.S.A.

Littik, S.A.M., I. Novaczek, Y, Hiariey and R. S. Pomeroy, 1998. Status sumberdaya dan sistem pengelolaan tradisional perikanan pesisir di Maluku Tengah. (Status of resources and traditional fisheries management in central Maluku). Proceedings of the Seminar Nasional Kelautan KTI ke-II, Universitas Hasanuddin, Ujung Pandang, June 1998. In: Torani Vol. 1:70-81.

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Novaczek, I., 1994. The role of marine protected areas in sustainable fisheries. In: Proceedings of the SAMPAA conference, Halifax, May 1994.

Peters, A.F., H. Kawai and I. Novaczek, 1993. Intraspecific sterility barrier confirms the introduction of Sphaerotrichia divaricata (Phaeophyta, Chordariales) into the Mediterranean was from Japan. Hydrobiologia 260/261: 31-36.

Madhyastha, S., I. Novaczek, R. Ablett, G. Johnson, M.S. Nijjar and D. Sims, 1991b. In vitro uptake of domoic acid in mussel digestive gland tissue. Aquat. Tox. 20:73-82.

Madhyastha, S., I. Novaczek, R. Ablett, G. Johnson, M.S. Nijjar and D. Sims, 1991a. A comparative study of uptake and release of glutamic acid and kainic acid by blue mussel (Mytilus edulis L.) Aquat. Tox. 21:15-28.

Novaczek, I., S. Madhyastha, R. Ablett, G. Johnson, M.S. Nijjar and D. Sims, 1992. Uptake, disposition and clearance of domoic acid by blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). Aquat. Tox. 21:103-118.

Novaczek, I., S. Madhyastha, R. Ablett, G. Johnson, M.S. Nijjar and D. Sims, 1992. Depuration of domoic acid from Island Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis). Aquat. Tox. 21:103-118.

Novaczek, I. and A.M. Breeman, 1990. Thermal ecotypes of amphi-Atlantic algae. II. Cold-temperate species (Furcellaria fastigiata and Polyides rotundus). Helgolander. Meeresunters. 44:475-485.

Novaczek, I., G.W. Lubbers and A.M. Breeman, 1990. Thermal ecotypes of amphi-Atlantic algae. I. Algae of Arctic to cold-temperate distribution (Chaetomorpha melagonium, Devaleraea ramentacea and Phycodrys rubens). Helgolander. Meeresunters. 44: 459-474.

Sims, D.E., L.A. Hanic, B.J. Connell, I. Novaczek, R. Ablett, M.S. Nijjar, G.R. Johnson and M. Horne, 1990. Techniques for preservation of extracellular mucus - evaluation with the diatom Nitzschia pungens and rat tracheal epithelium. Microscopical Soc. Canada 17:56-57 (abstract).

Novaczek, I., A.M. Breeman and C. Van den Hoek, 1989. Thermal tolerance of Stypocaulon scoparium (Phaeophyta, Sphacelariales) from eastern and western shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. Helgolander Meeresunters. 43:183-193.

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Novaczek, I. and J. McLachlan, 1989. Investigations of the marine algae of Nova Scotia XVII: Vertical and geographic distributions of marine algae on rocky shores of the Maritime Provinces. Proc. N.S. Inst. Sci. 38:91-143.

Novaczek, I., 1987. Periodicity of epiphytes on Zostera marina in two embayments in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. Can. J. Bot. 65:1676-1681.

Peters, A., I. Novaczek, D. Muller and J. McLachlan, 1987. Culture studies on reproduction of Sphaerotrichia divaricata (Phaeophyceae, Chordariales). Phycologia 26:457-466.

Novaczek, I. and J. McLachlan, 1987. Correlation of temperature and daylength response of Sphaerotrichia divaricata (Phaeophyta, Chordariales) with phenology in Nova Scotia and distribution in eastern North America. Brit. Phycol. J. 22:215-219.

Novaczek, I. , C.J. Bird and J. McLachlan, 1987. Phenology and temperature tolerance of the red algae Dasya baillouviana, Chondria baileyana, Griffithsia globifera and Lomentaria baileyana (Rhodophyceae) in Nova Scotia. Can. J. Bot. 65:57-62.

Novaczek, I., C.J. Bird and J. McLachlan, 1986b. Temperature response of Chorda filum and C. tomentosa (Laminariales) from Nova Scotia. Can. J. Bot. 64: 2414-2420.

Correa, J., I. Novaczek and J. McLachlan, 1986. Effect of temperature and daylength on morphogenesis of Scytosiphon lomentaria (Scytosiphonales, Phaeophyta) from eastern Canada. Phycologia 25: 469-475.

Novaczek, I., C. J. Bird and J. McLachlan, 1986a. Culture and field study of Stilopora rhizodes (Ehr.) J. Ag. (Phaeophyceae, Chordariales) from Nova Scotia, Canada. Brit. Phycol. J. 21:407-416 .

Novaczek, I. and J. McLachlan, 1986. Recolonization by algae in the sublittoral of Halifax County, Nova Scotia, following the demise of sea urchins. Bot. Mar. 29:69-73.

Castell, C. H., I. Novaczek and J. D. Castell, 1984. The acidity of three Dartmouth, Nova Scotia lakes I: The pH of precipitation falling on Micmac Lake. Can. Tech. Rep. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 1231: 1-31.

Novaczek, I., 1984c. Response of gametophytes of Ecklonia radiata (Laminariales) to temperature in saturating light. Mar. Biol. 82:241-245.

Novaczek, I., 1984b. Development and phenology of Ecklonia radiata at two depths in Goat Island Bay, New Zealand. Mar. Biol. 81:189-197.

Novaczek, I., 1984a. Response of Ecklonia radiata (Laminariales) to light at 15 C with reference to the field light budget at Goat Island Bay, New Zealand. Mar. Biol. 80:263-272.

Novaczek, I., 1981. Stipe growth rings in Ecklonia radiata (C. Ag. ) J. Ag (Laminariales). Brit. Phycol. J. 16:363-371.

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Book Chapters

Veitayaki J. & I. Novaczek (in prep). Development Paradigms and the Need for Research in the Pacific Islands. In: I. Novaczek (ed) Pacific Voices: Equity And Sustainability In Pacific Island Fisheries. Suva: Institute of Pacific Studies, USP Fiji.

Tarisesei, J. & I. Novaczek (in prep). Gender, Generational Perceptions and Community Fisheries Management in Lelepa, North Efate, Vanuatu. In: I. Novaczek (ed) Pacific Voices: Equity And Sustainability In Pacific Island Fisheries. Suva: Institute of Pacific Studies, USP Fiji.

Harkes. I. and I. Novaczek 2003. Institutional resilience of marine sasi, a traditional fisheries management system in central Maluku, Indonesia. In: Persoon, G.A., D.M.E. van Est, and P.E. Sajise 2003 . Co-management of Natural Resources in Asia, pp 63-86. NIAS Press, Denmark.

Novaczek, I., 1998. Using transects to build a coastal profile. In: Participatory methods in community-based coastal resource management Vol. 2, pp. 201-211. IIRR, Manila.

Novaczek, I., 1998. Quadrat transect methods. In: Participatory methods in community-based coastal resource management Vol. 2, pp. 244-253. IIRR, Manila.

Novaczek, I., 1998. Random quadrat sampling method. In: Participatory methods in community-based coastal resource management Vol.2 pp. 254-266. IIRR, Manila.

Novaczek, I., 1998. Planning for monitoring and assessment at the community level . In: Participatory methods in community-based coastal resource management Vol 3, pp. 4-9. IIRR, Manila.

Novaczek, I., 1998. Sampling equipment for quantitative methods. In: Participatory methods in community-based coastal resource management Vol. 3 pp. 205-216. IIRR, Manila.

Novaczek, I., 1997. The Fishing Culture of the Padaido Islands. In : Fishing Baskets of Asia Pacific, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada.

Novaczek, I., 1993. Environmental consequences of a bridge. In: Crossing that Bridge. Ed: Lorraine Begley. Ragweed Press, Charlottetown, Canada.

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Technical Manuals and Reports

Novaczek, I. 2002. UPEI case study 1: Blended delivery of Education 611. www.hollandc.pe.ca/talent/

Novaczek, I. 2002. UPEI case study 2: Business 482W - the Socratic method online. www.hollandc.pe.ca/talent/

Novaczek, I. 2002. UPEI case study 3: Philosophy 111 - Learning how to deliver practical logic online. www.hollandc.pe.ca/talent/

Novaczek, I. 2001. Sea Plants. Community fisheries training manual 3. USP Marine Studies Program Suva Fiji.

Novaczek, I. 2001. A guide to the common edible and medicinal sea plants of the Pacific Islands. Community fisheries training manual 3A. USP Marine Studies Program Suva Fiji.

Novaczek, I. & A. Athy 2001. Sea vegetable recipes for the Pacific Islands. Community fisheries training manual 3B. USP Marine Studies Program Suva Fiji.

Novaczek, I. & T. Chamberlain, 2000. Needs Assessment and Strategic Approach for the CSPOD Program’s Post-harvest Fisheries Project. Technical Report of the Marine Studies Program, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji. ISSN 1018-2896.

Novaczek, I. 1997-98. Biological Monitoring Reports 1-4, for "Sustainable, community-based marine resource management in Padaido Islands, Biak". Yayasan Hualopu, Yayasan Rumsram & Biodiversity Conservation Network, Indonesia.

Yayasan Hualopu, 1996. The Role of Communities in Coastal Resource Management in Indonesia. Conference Report. Editor: I. Novaczek.

Novaczek, I., 1993. Evaluation of available data re: Cardigan landfill and ground water problems in the area. Cardigan Village Council and Cardigan Landfill Committee.

Novaczek, I., 1993. Critique of the environmental management plan of Strait Crossing Inc. . Friends of the Island, May 1993.

Novaczek, I., 1993. Economic opportunity for West Prince: the Miminegash Seaside Co-op, seaplant processing centre and interpretive centre. Community Futures, West Prince, PEI.

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Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1993. Community workshops to identify opportunities for shellfish producers and processors. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1993. Introductory guide to shellfish processing manuals. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1993. Processing options: shellfish chowders, bisques and sauces. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1993. Processing options: coated shellfish meats. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1993. Processing options: frozen shellfish products. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1993. Setting up your processing business. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1993. Developing, evaluating and marketing shellfish products. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1992. Processing options: shucked meats in liquor, brine for marinade. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1992. Quality control in processing and packaging. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I.& R. Ablett, 1992. Selecting a product for cottage scale processing. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1992. Shellfish handling and shucking. Coastal Resource Research Network & IDRC.

Novaczek, I., 1992. Final Report: Edible Seaplant Project. Women in Support of Fishing, Miminegash, PEI.

Novaczek, I. & R. Ablett, 1992. Final Report: Fish Fertilizer Project. PEI Fish Fertilizer Co., Souris, PEI.

Novaczek, I., 1991. Response to the approval of the Cavendish Farms expansion. Malpeque Bay Environment Society, New Annan, PEI.

Novaczek, I., 1988. Annotated marine flora of the Cape Rodney - Okakari Point Marine Reserve. University of Auckland Marine Stn., Leigh, New Zealand.

Novaczek, I., 1980. Underwater light environment of Leigh Marine Reserve. University of Auckland Marine Station, Leigh, New Zealand.

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Magazine Contributions

Novaczek, I., 2000. Abandoning the ivory tower. In: Samudra Report Vol. 27: 44-47. International Collective in Support of Fishworkers, Madras, India.

Novaczek, I., 1998. Paradise in peril. In: Samudra Report Vol. 20: 8-10. International Collective in Support of Fishworkers, Madras, India.

Communications to Scientific Meetings and Conferences

• Small Islands of the World Conference June 2002, Charlottetown Canada. Case study of water resources on PEI.
• Small Islands of the World Conference June 2002, Charlottetown Canada. Can IT save small island tertiary institutions
• Small Islands of the World Conference June 2002, Charlottetown Canada. Sasi in Indonesia : relic of the past or hope for the future?
• Southern Gulf Research Network, Moncton, NB, September 2001. Invasive species of the Gulf of St Lawrence.
• Conference on Marine Biological Invaders, Halifax NS May 2001. Invasive seaweeds of the Southern Gulf of St Lawrence.
• Ethnobotany of the Acadian Forest: Conference and workshops. Edible and medicinal marine plants of eastern Canada. September 2000, Falls Brook Centre NB Canada.
• Conference on Gender and Globalization of the Fisheries. Memorial University, Nfld. May, 2000. Fisheries management in Indonesia - where are the women? .
• Heads of Fisheries Meeting, Noumea, New Caledonia, August 1999. (Presented by T. Chamberlain) Results of a needs assessment for fisheries post-harvest development in the South Pacific region.
• Coastal Zone Canada 1998, Victoria B.C., Canada. Sasi, a traditional coastal management institution in Central Maluku, Indonesia.
• SAMPAA, Halifax, May 1994. The role of marine protected areas in sustainable fisheries.
• Molluscan Feeding Workshop, Dartmouth, April 1990. Feeding and depuration of domoic acid.
• Workshop on shellfish sanitation, Charlottetown, March 1990. Depuration of domoic acid from blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).

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• Canadian Workshop on Harmful Marine Algae, Dartmouth, October 1990. Uptake, disposition and depuration of domoic acid in mussels (Mytilus edulis).
• Canadian Workshop on Harmful Marine Algae, Moncton, September 1989. Uptake of domoic acid by blue mussels (Mytilus edulis).
• Netherlands Phycological Meeting, Leiden 1987. Ecotypic variation in Amphi-Atlantic species.
• Netherlands Phycological Meeting, Nijmehen 1987. Life histories and geographical distribution boundaries of five species of Chordariales.
• Northeast Algal Symposium, Woods Hole 1986. Life history and phenology of Stilophora rhizoides and Sphaerotrichia divaricata in Nova Scotia.
• International Phycological Congress, Melbourne 1988. A new species of Stypocaulon in the North Atlantic Ocean.
• International Phycological Congress, Copenhagen 1985. Vertical range of algae on rocky shores of the Maritime provinces, Canada.
• Northeast Algal Symposium, Woods Hole, 1985. Overwintering of warm-temperate algae in Nova Scotia.