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Katie has a background in fisheries science and collaborative research. Her research is focused on industry-science collaboration within Scottish pelagic fisheries. Through such work she is involved with fisheries data collection, data management, fisheries management and policy, science communication, ecology, and social science. Since accepting the position of Fisheries Scientist at SUHI in 2018, a key focus of Katie’s work has been establishing, developing and managing the Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science Data Collection Programme (covering herring, mackerel and blue whiting fisheries). This involves working with the Scottish pelagic industry (through the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association) and the Marine Scotland directorate of Scottish government to develop data collection methods which work practically on-board commercial fishing vessels, and which can provide high-quality data to inform science and management (routed through the intergovernmental science organisation ICES). Katie is also involved with other areas of research within Scottish pelagic fisheries, including acoustic and biological surveying; international collaboration on regional catch sampling; herring genetics; and traceability in pelagic fisheries. In 2022, Katie accepted her current role of Pelagic Fisheries Scientist at SUHI.
Background
Katie graduated from the University of Plymouth with a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science in 2006. After graduating, she spent time working in the UK with the Devon Wildlife Trust, and in Tanzania working on a scientific research project investigating coral reefs, the intertidal habitat and local exploitation of intertidal species. Following a return to the UK and the University of Plymouth, Katie completed her master’s degree in Applied Marine Science in 2010. Her research project was a study of an inshore cuttlefish fishery in Devon, investigating spawning areas from the fishermen’s perspective and the potential for utilising artificial egg laying structures.
Katie then worked as a marine biologist for the British Antarctic Survey, based at the King Edward Point research station on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. In this role she carried out work on the three species which are the focus of South Georgia’s commercial fisheries – krill, mackerel icefish and Patagonian toothfish. Following her work with BAS, Katie began her PhD with the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (based in the Falkland Islands) and the University of Aberdeen. The focus of her PhD research was the reproductive ecology of Patagonian toothfish at South Georgia, utilising fisheries data to address key knowledge gaps.
On completion of her PhD Katie took part in the 2018 BAS-CEFAS science survey around Tristan da Cunha and St Helena, as part of an inter-disciplinary team carrying out science to support and inform on fisheries and marine biodiversity. Shortly after her return to the UK, Katie accepted the position of Fisheries Scientist with SUHI (formerly NAFC Marine Centre) and moved to Shetland.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Science, The reproductive ecology of Patagonian toothfish, Dissostichus eleginoides, around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia: spatial and temporal patterns and processes spanning two decades of data, School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ, UK
Award Date: 17 Jun 2019
Master in Science, University of Plymouth
Award Date: 1 Nov 2010
Bachelor of Science, University of Plymouth
Award Date: 15 Jul 2006
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Identification of herring in Shetland waters - Full Report
Brigden, K., Farrell, E., Fraser, S., Ayres, S., Laurenson, K., Powell, A., Riley, D., Wood, C. & Angus, C., 2023, Shetland: Shetland UHI. 42 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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The road to incorporating Scottish pelagic industry data in science for stock assessments
Mackinson, S., Brigden, K., Craig, J., Clarke, L., Angus, C. & Pert, C., 21 Apr 2023, In: Frontiers in Marine Science. 10, 2023Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Deliverable No D1.6. Report on Self-sampling (trial) including valuation. Paradigm for Novel Dynamic Oceanic Resource Assessments (PANDORA) Project
Angus, C., Brigden, K., Clarke, L., Scotland, M., Scotland, M., Mackinson, S. & Pastoors, M., 17 Jan 2022, 194 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Methods and procedures manual for the Scottish pelagic industry data collection programme
Brigden, K., Mackinson, S. & Clarke, L., 1 Apr 2022, 23 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Working Document submitted to ICES Working Group on Widely Distributed Stocks (WGWIDE) 2021: Overview of the Scottish Pelagic Industry Self-Sampling Programme with potential data opportunities relevant to stock assessment
Brigden, K., Mackinson, S., Angus, C., Clarke, L., Craig, J. & Pert, C., 31 Dec 2021, 7 p.Research output: Other contribution
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Marine plastics threaten giant Atlantic Marine Protected Areas
Barnes, D. K. A., Morley, S. A., Bell, J., Brewin, P., Brigden, K., Collins, M., Glass, T., Goodall-Copestake, W. P., Henry, L., Laptikhovsky, V., Piechaud, N., Richardson, A., Rose, P., Sands, C. J., Schofield, A., Shreeve, R., Small, A., Stamford, T. & Taylor, B., 8 Oct 2018, In: Current Biology : CB. 28, 19, p. R1137-R1138 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Interannual variability in reproductive traits of the Patagonian toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia
Brigden, K., Marshall, T., Scott, B. E., Young, E. & Brickle, P., 9 Jul 2017, In: Journal of Fish Biology. 91, 1, p. 278-301Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus)
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Frontiers in Marine Science (Journal)
Katie Brigden (Peer reviewer)
23 May 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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ICES Workshop to evaluate the utility of industry-derived data for enhancing scientific knowledge and providing data for stock assessments (WKEVUT)
Katie Brigden (Speaker)
4 Apr 2022 → 6 Apr 2022Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Small Pelagic Fish Symposium 2022
Katie Brigden (Speaker)
7 Nov 2022 → 11 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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8th World Fisheries Congress (2021 - Online)
Katie Brigden (Speaker)
21 Sept 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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ICES Workshop on stakeholder engagement strategy (WKSHOES)
Katie Brigden (Participant)
22 Jun 2021 → 24 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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ICES Workshop on Data Standards and Guidelines (WKDSG)
Katie Brigden (Speaker)
23 Nov 2020 → 26 Nov 2020Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland - Annual Science Meeting 2019
Katie Brigden (Speaker)
3 Oct 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Scottish pelagic fishers and scientists working together for a sustainable future
Katie Brigden, Chevonne Angus, Steve Mackinson, Jessica Craig, Liz Clarke & Campbell Pert
16/06/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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The Scotsman 22 March 2022 Fishing industry takes on new role in collection of data on pelagic fish catches
Steve Mackinson, Chevonne Angus, Katie Brigden, Liz Clarke, Jessica Craig & Campbell Pert
22/03/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research