Rod Cappell
Director
Rod Cappell is a Director of Poseidon based in Northern Ireland with over 30 years experience in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Rod holds degrees in marine biology, marine resource development and a post-graduate qualification in environmental economics.
Rod is experienced in project management, investment appraisal, programme evaluation, market analysis & strategic development. He works internationally on fisheries and aquaculture research and maritime development for public and private sector clients. Rod has contributed to many European studies on the environmental and socio-economic impacts of maritime policies, including DG MARE's Blue Economy Report and Observatory; supporting energy transition in European fisheries; and tackling ALDFG and plastic waste in fisheries and aquaculture. He has also worked on sustainable development and resource management projects in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Rod's recent work includes: assessing the economic benefits of Marine Spatial Planning; evaluating European Commission policies and funding programmes; promoting sustainable aquaculture development and its contribution to ecosystem services; Marine Stewardship Council sustainability assessments and technical support to Fishery Improvement Projects.