Kes Morton

Director of Modular Ocean Research Infrastructure @MEOPAR: Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network

Halifax, NS, CA
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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2024 — Present

Director of Modular Ocean Research Infrastructure @MEOPAR: Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network

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CA

EDUCATION

2003 — 2011

Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador

PhD, Marine Biology

1999 — 2003

University of Toronto - University of Trinity College

BSc Hons, Ecology

1999 — 2003

University of Toronto

BSc, Ecology Specialist

2013 — 2013

Saint Mary's University

Certificate of Financial Management

2007 — 2007

SAS Institute, c/o Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Newfoundland, Canada

SAS Basic

2006 — 2006

Association of Canadian Underwater Councils International (ACUC)

Open water diver

2007 — 2007

SAS Institute, c/o Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Newfoundland, Canada

Level 1 Programming

1996 — 1999

Kennebecasis Valley High School

Advanced Placement Scholar

2011 — 2011

Canadian Institute for Ecology and Evolution

Introduction to R, Statistics

2014 — 2014

Skillsoft

Project Management Professional

SKILLS

ScienceResearchFishInternational Project ManagementProject DevelopmentMark and RecaptureHistologyOssification AnalysisEnglishStaff ManagementAmosOrganizing SeminarsStudent SupervisionLife GuardBiologyAuditingMozilla: Firefox and ThunderbirdSpssShort Colum Gas ChromatographyShape AnalysisIntermediate NorwegianData AnalysisStatistical Analysis Software (Sas)Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Frontpage, WordFinancial ManagementLarval Fish CollectionOpen Water DiverEcologyProtein AssaysStakeholder LiaisonCoachingLarval Fish CareCarbohydrate ChemistryBenthos CollectionTrade Show RepresentationFunding ApplicationsGrant WritingStrategic PlanningLipid ExtractionGlobal Positioning Surveys

ABOUT KES MORTON

As an ocean scientist who loves business, I guide ocean sector visionaries to create an impact for the future of oceans. I like to use my wonderfully weird background in management, science and business to lead a collective effort to solve the problems currently facing the world’s oceans.I focus on thoughtful solutions and execution, particularly efficient and inclusive approaches. I work collaboratively to push the boundaries for ocean data while pushing for social change in the ocean industry. I’m working to reduce barriers to inclusive participation in ocean technology by making collaboration easier. In 2020, partners and I convened the Ocean Allies Forum, bringing together partners and allies in the ocean sector to create greater equity, diversity and inclusion in the ocean economy. For over two decades, I’ve dedicated my efforts to the intersection of industry, academia, and government, researching business practices that support improving ocean research. I am passionate and deeply connected to Canada’s leading role in ocean research and management as a founding partner of Ocean Allies, Vitality and the UN Decade project Advancing Indigenous Partnerships In Ocean Science for Sustainability. Throughout my career, I’ve coordinated project teams in 20 different countries, working with more than 450 scientists and managing more than $190 million in project funding.

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