Overview
An experienced Project Manager delivering research projects at both European and local levels, specialising in aquaculture, shellfish production, oyster restoration, and climate change. My work combines project management with a commitment to strengthening connections between communities and the marine environment, promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Through close collaboration with industry partners and a focus on practical, evidence-based blue solutions.
Current Projects:
Irish and Celtic Sea Hub, Conwy Seafood Trail, ECOWind-ACCELERATE
Forthcoming Projects:
BlueMission2030: Welsh Hub
Additional Contact Information
Room: 323 Marine Centre Wales
Phone: 01248 388078
E-mail: k.tuson@bangor.ac.uk Twitter: @KarenTuson Profile: ResearchGate
Qualifications
- BSc: Marine Biology
1993–1996 - HND Conservation Management
Farnborough College of Technology, 1991–1993
Publications
2017
- PublishedCritical Review on the Public Health Impact of Norovirus Contamination in Shellfish and the Environment: A UK Perspective
Hassard, F., Sharp, J., Taft, H., Le Vay, L., Harris, J., McDonald, J., Tuson, K., Wilson, J., Jones, D. & Malham, S., Jun 2017, In: Food and Environmental Virology. 9, 2, p. 123-141
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2014
- PublishedThe interaction of human microbial pathogens, particulate material and nutrients in estuarine environments and their impacts on recreational and shellfish waters
Malham, S. K., Rajko-Nenow, P., Howlett, E., Tuson, K. E., Perkins, T. L., Pallett, D. W., Wang, H., Jago, C. F., Jones, D. L. & McDonald, J. E., 7 Jul 2014, In: Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts. 16, p. 2145-2155
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
2024
- Agile Cymru - Mobilising economic co-operation in the Irish and Celtic Sea space
All workshops focused on real and perceived challenges and possible solutions grouped by sub-theme under three major subject headings:
Marine Renewables
Conservation & Restoration
Sustainable Food from the Sea
The sub-themes across all four workshops were aligned with and relevant to the main headings above; for example, for Marine Renewables, challenges were identified as follows:
Environmental impact of the activity
Consenting Process
Supporting infrastructure
Marine Spatial Plan (MSP)
Monitoring
Funding and subsidies
Skills and recruitment
Sustainability
Workshop attendees were tasked with ranking these challenges and proposing solutions to these challenges.
19 Feb 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
2023
- Agile Cymru - Mobilising economic co-operation in the Irish and Celtic Sea space
All workshops focused on real and perceived challenges and possible solutions grouped by sub-theme under three major subject headings:
Marine Renewables
Conservation & Restoration
Sustainable Food from the Sea
The sub-themes across all four workshops were aligned with and relevant to the main headings above; for example, for Marine Renewables, challenges were identified as follows:
Environmental impact of the activity
Consenting Process
Supporting infrastructure
Marine Spatial Plan (MSP)
Monitoring
Funding and subsidies
Skills and recruitment
Sustainability
Workshop attendees were tasked with ranking these challenges and proposing solutions to these challenges.
5 Dec 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser) - Agile Cymru - Mobilising economic co-operation in the Irish and Celtic Sea space
All workshops focused on real and perceived challenges and possible solutions grouped by sub-theme under three major subject headings:
Marine Renewables
Conservation & Restoration
Sustainable Food from the Sea
The sub-themes across all four workshops were aligned with and relevant to the main headings above; for example, for Marine Renewables, challenges were identified as follows:
Environmental impact of the activity
Consenting Process
Supporting infrastructure
Marine Spatial Plan (MSP)
Monitoring
Funding and subsidies
Skills and recruitment
Sustainability
Workshop attendees were tasked with ranking these challenges and proposing solutions to these challenges.
20 Mar 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
2018
- BlueFish Project - Final Conference
BlueFish project research and output recognises that climate change has many potential implications for coastal fisheries, aquaculture and the coastal communities within the Irish and Celtic Seas. Through the combination of art and science BlueFish has set out to demystify climate change, build resilience and raise awareness of the effects on the coastal communities.
29 Aug 2018
Links:
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser) - Irish Sea Portal Pilot - Final Conference
29 Aug 2018
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Organiser)
Other Grants and Projects
Delivered Research Projects
- Môr Ni Gwynedd (SPFUK Gwynedd)
- Meithryn Y Môr (Welsh Marine Fisheries Fund)
- Agile Cymru (Welsh Government)
- Seas of Change (EMFF)
- The Shellfish Centre (ERDF)
- Native Oyster Aquaculture Research (EMFF)
- BlueFish (Ireland Wales Programme)
- Irish Sea Portal Pilot ISPP (Ireland Wales Programme)
- ShellPath (EFF)
Previous
Research Assistant at the University of Auckland Leigh Marine Laboratory 1993