Dr. Karl Aiken is a marine ecologist specializing in fisheries management. He is a retired Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Technology, The UWI where for 35 years he taught under-graduate students and supervised graduate students. His research has helped Jamaica understand its fishing industry and establish appropriate policies and legislation including fish sanctuaries. He served in the Jamaica Defence Force Coastguard (Reserves) as a Commissioned Officer for 11 years. Dr. Aiken’s knowledge and experience has seen him sitting on a number of boards, panels and committees including the Fisheries Authority. He is a founding member of the Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust.