Taylan Tolga Koken

Taylan Tolga Koken currently works at the International Pacific Halibut Commission as a Life Sciences professional, where duties include the collection of biological samples from Pacific Halibut and CPUE data during the commission's Fishery-Independent Setline Survey. This role contributes to scientific analysis and advising on future quotas for commercial fishing seasons. Additionally, Taylan Tolga Koken maintains and deploys SeaCat compact water column profilers and conducts various sampling activities, including otoliths, fin clips, and gonad maturity data. Since September 2009, Taylan Tolga Koken has also been employed as a Senior Fisheries Observer at MRAG Ltd. Taylan Tolga Koken holds a Bachelor's degree in Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management from Karadeniz Technical University, earned between 2000 and 2004.