Robert Jones, new Director of Global Aquatic Food Systems at The Nature Conservancy

Robert Jones is starting a new role at The Nature Conservancy as the Director of Global Aquatic Food Systems. Jones will lead an expertise team that looks for innovative solutions and global conservation results for the fisheries and aquaculture industries.

In more detail, TNC focuses on aquatic food systems that are low-carbon and biodiversity-friendly sources of seafood. Also, it should generate livelihoods for coastal communities.

According to TNC, the new Director of Global Aquatic Food Systems and his team will promote regenerative aquaculture, ensure improved management of large-scale and coastal fisheries through electronic monitoring and low-cost management approaches, and advance community-led models for freshwater fisheries.

For 8 years, Jones has been the inaugural director of TNC's Global Aquaculture Program and he developed a new scientifically-grounded paradigm for advancing nature and community-positive aquaculture established in 10 countries.

In addition, he helped to the creation of the US Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration (SOAR) Program, and the co-design of the Hatch-TNC Blue Revolution Impact Investment Fund. Before joining The Nature Conservancy, Robert was the Program Coordinator for the NOAA Fisheries Office of Aquaculture.

Regarding his appointment, he published on his LinkedIn profile: "I'll be working to accelerate the impact of TNC's work in Fisheries and Aquaculture across our four global strategy teams: Freshwater Fisheries, Large Scale Fisheries, Regenerative Aquaculture, and Coastal Fisheries. Looking forward to engaging deeply in wild fisheries and connecting with existing and new partners in this space!"

About The Nature Conservancy

Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.

Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, it preserves conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 through direct conservation impact and 42 through partners.