Mr Matt Watson
Region:
- Western Australia
Expertise:
- Fisheries Science & Management
- People, Knowledge & Engagement in Fisheries or Aquaculture
- Others
- Seafood supply chain & Markets
Affiliation:
- Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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I have spent the past 17 years working in the wild catch fisheries sector, taking on various roles including compliance, inshore conservation and most recently working with a Voluntary Sustainability Standard. I have enjoyed plenty of time at sea and always look forward to meeting with stakeholders in their domain to better understand their needs and vision for the future.
The role of the MSC has been varied and impactful, working with regulators, industry, NGOs and supply chain partners. Most recently, I have been tasked to lead MSC’s global policy engagement strategy across our Fisheries Program Revisions workstream.
I have a BSc in Oceanography and Marine Biology and a Master’s in Sustainability and Climate Policy.