Shems Jud
Director, Japan Fisheries & Oceans
Work
Areas of expertise:
Oceans Programs, catch shares, renewing fisheries
Description
Shems Jud leads our work in the Pacific Region. He was deeply involved with the development of the multispecies trawl IFQ program that helped lead to a dramatic rebound for the fishery, as well as a collaborative stakeholder driven process to enhance West Coast habitat protections while providing additional opportunity for fishermen. He conducts outreach and education, and works with marine stakeholders to rebuild fish stocks and protect sensitive marine habitats while revitalizing vibrant fishing communities.
Shems also advises our New England and Japan teams as they seek to develop management reforms that protect the environment, support thriving businesses and provide high quality sustainable seafood for seafood consumers.
Background
- J.D. Lewis & Clark Law School (cum laude 2006 with Certificate in Natural Resources and Environmental Law)
- B.A., East Asian Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz
Latest pieces
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Overcoming Communication Barriers and Equipping Fishers: The Key to Successful Fisheries Reform in Japan
EDFish, September 24, 2024 -
Deepening scientific understanding and international collaboration to enhance climate resilience
EDFish Blog, July 29, 2021 -
Computer-assisted monitoring technologies are set to revolutionize fisheries
EDFish Blog, March 1, 2021
Press materials
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Smarter Fishing Technology Gets Big Boost from New Government Rule
June 20, 2019 -
EDF, fishing industry team up to cut outdated regulations while improving sustainability
April 11, 2018 -
EDF and Fishermen Help Secure 140,000-Square-Miles of New Ocean Protections
April 10, 2018 -
Ninth Circuit Court Rules in Favor of Sustainable Fisheries Management on West Coast
August 3, 2016 -
Electronic Monitoring of Commercial Fishing Gets Green Light on the West Coast
April 15, 2016 -
Congress Passes Legislation to Help West Coast Fishermen
December 13, 2014 -
EDF, Fishermen Help Move Many Species of West Coast Fish to Sustainable Status
September 2, 2014 -
Transition to Catch Shares Key to Sustainability Certification for West Coast Fishery
June 3, 2014