Our Expertise
Team Expertise and Work Capacity
MARELA brings together a team of specialized consultants:
• Fisheries Scientists with expertise in modeling, stock assessment, observation data, and fishery dynamics.
• Marine Ecologists with experience in conservation, and habitat management.
• Statisticians and Data Analysts skilled in processing complex datasets and calibrating advanced models.
• Marine Policy and Governance Experts with deep knowledge of local, regional, and international management frameworks.
Each member contributes complementary skills, enhancing our collective capacity to meet our client’s needs.
Our Collaborative Approach
MARELA works closely with leading international scientific organizations, fisheries management agencies, and conservation groups to provide data-driven solutions. Our collaborations include:
• ICCAT, IATTC – Contributing to the development of fisheries management strategies at the international level.
• NOAA Fisheries, AZTI, ISSF, IRD – Partnering with top marine science institutions to refine stock assessments and ecosystem models.
• Universities & Research Institutes – Advancing fisheries and marine science through research collaborations and knowledge exchange.
• Marine Conservation & Policy Groups – Supporting the development of evidence-based regulations to protect fish stocks, marine habitats, and biodiversity.
How We Can Help You ?
Whether you need robust fisheries models to inform decisions, comprehensive data analysis to evaluate management options, or strategic consulting on sustainable practices, we deliver customized solutions. We also strengthen your team through specialized training programs and develop practical conservation strategies while meeting your operational objectives.
Skills
Fisheries & Bioeconomic Modeling
Leading the development and calibration of agent-based models (e.g., POSEIDON) to simulate fleet behavior and assess the biological, economic, and policy trade-offs of fisheries management strategies under ICCAT and IATTC.
Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management (EBFM)
Integrating oceanographic, biological, and socioeconomic data into multidisciplinary models to evaluate management performance and support ecosystem-aware policy development.
Management Strategy Evaluation (MSE)
Designing and implementing MSE frameworks for national agencies, using simulation tools to test candidate harvest strategies, spatial closures, and effort controls.
Statistical Analysis & Data Visualization for Environmental Data
Providing advanced statistical analysis and visualization services for complex environmental datasets.
Software Development
Developing custom analytical tools and software solutions for environmental data management.
Independent Scientific Review
Coordinating high-quality, independent peer reviews of US West Coast stock assessments and scientific products for NOAA Fisheries through the Center for Independent Experts (CIE), with a focus on scientific integrity, reviewer selection, and logistical oversight.
Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Integration
Facilitating participatory modeling processes that incorporate input from scientists, managers, and industry stakeholders across Atlantic and Pacific fisheries, including multilingual engagement in English, Spanish, and French.
Collaborative Research & Capacity Building
Supporting international collaborations with government agencies, RFMOs, and NGOs to strengthen decision-making and data transparency through tailored technical assistance and training.
Contact us to explore how we can support your marine conservation and fisheries management initiatives.
Boca Raton, Florida USA
+1 206-484-4837