Dr. Chris Neufeld brings over 20 years’ experience working in the marine context in B.C. and Washington, including 15 years of leading impactful research in coastal ecosystems and 7 years designing, reviewing, and implementing coastal monitoring programs to support the recovery of marine habitats and aquatic species at risk.

Chris joins us from a previous role as a Research Scientist and Project Lead of the Kelp Rescue Initiative, bringing with him over 20 years of experience and a passion for leading marine projects in biology and ecology. Much of his recent work has been highly collaborative, honing his experience in building relationships and supporting multi-disciplinary research with First Nations, environmental non-government organizations (eNGOs), leading academics, and industry.

Publications: link to Google Scholar profile.