Jake Edmiston

Jake Edmiston is a seasoned marine conservation professional currently serving as Technology and Projects Manager at Blue Marine Foundation, where key achievements include pioneering ocean innovation strategies and expanding sustainable fisheries programs in the Maldives. Previous roles include Projects Researcher and Maldives Fisheries Project Manager, where significant work was done on market-based incentive schemes and coral reef fisheries. Earlier experience at Blue Globe Innovation involved promoting scientific innovation in marine sustainability, while academic outreach and communication roles were held at The University of Edinburgh. Jake holds an MSc in Marine Systems and Policies from The University of Edinburgh and a BSc in Applied Marine Biology from Bangor University.