Alaric McCarthy

Bailey Lovett

Marine Biosecurity Scientist – Invasion Ecology & Management

Role at Cawthron

Bailey is an early career marine biosecurity scientist in the Invasion Ecology and Management team, which specialises in understanding and developing technical and management solutions for marine pests and diseases. Bailey has a strong background in applied research, predominantly in the aquaculture space, as well as a robust understanding of government systems and the policies governing aquaculture, the marine environment and biosecurity through her prior role as an aquaculture analyst in central government.

In her current role, Bailey works with government, industry, scientists, iwi, and communities to understand invasive species, respond effectively to their incursions, and develop practical and effective solutions to prevent and manage their introduction and spread. Presently, Bailey is working on a wide scope of projects, including pest incursion response, internal seawater systems biofouling treatments, biofouling detection and management systems, and disease vector ecology.

Bailey also has strong interests in ensuring that traditional and community knowledge are acknowledged and integrated into the biosecurity system, and is passionate about science communication and education, particularly with respect to sharing knowledge and creating content to raise the profile of marine invasive species in New Zealand.

Technical skills, experience and interests

  • Applied aquaculture and biosecurity research
  • Pest incursion response tools and management options
  • Biofouling management
  • Aquaculture, biosecurity, fisheries, and settlement policy
  • Integration of traditional and community knowledge in the biosecurity system
  • Marine biosecurity education and communication
  • Finfish skeletal health and deformities

Qualifications

  • PhD (Marine Science). The University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2020
  • BSc (Hons) (Zoology). University of Otago, New Zealand, 2014
Alaric McCarthy