Rebecca Clarkson

Environment Manager, Aquaculture New Zealand

Rebecca Clarkson has over 15 years’ experience in a variety of roles within the New Zealand aquaculture industry. Clarkson’s has specialized in regional and central government policy and planning, advocacy, environmental management and quality programs. Her role at Aquaculture New Zealand is currently divided between policy advice and advocacy and implementing the recently launched A+ Sustainable Management Framework for New Zealand aquaculture. Her particular areas of expertise are providing advice and advocacy on legislative and regional policy and planning matters. She also has a broad understanding of environmental certification schemes and has knowledge and experience relating to current science and research into the interactions of marine farms and their environment.