Dr. Julian Walcott is a highly motivated, self-driven, scientist with a passion for the conservation of the environment and natural resources. His work in this field began as a Research Assistant and has evolved to the Coordinator of the Tropical Coastal and Resource Management specialisation stream at CERMES. At present, he champions the role of enhancing capacities among young scientist across the region, to aid in the quest for sustainable development. Some of his key roles include providing graduate students with training, conducting research in pertinent environmental areas, public awareness and outreach and providing professional services.
Walcott, J., C. Bissada, H.A. Oxenford. 2019 Initial sightings and derby data from the red lionfish invasion (Pterois volitans) (Scorpaeniformes: Scorpaenidae) in Barbados. Biodiversity Data Journal 7: e38219.
https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.7.e38219
Blades, D.C., J. Walcott and J.A. Horrocks, J. 2019. Leatherback bycatch in an Eastern Caribbean artisanal longline fishery. Endangered Species Research, 40, pp.329-335.
Walcott, J. S. Eckert, H.A. Oxenford and J.A. Horrocks. 2014. Use of a towed camera system to investigate benthic habitat use by inter-nesting female hawksbill sea turtles. Endangered Species Research 24: 159-170.
Walcott, J. and J.A. Horrocks. 2014. Design of a protected area for inter-nesting hawksbills in Barbados: An evidence-based approach. Bulletin of Marine Science 90(4): 969-987. http://dx.doi.org/10.5343/bms.2014.1033.
Walcott, J. S. Eckert and J.A. Horrocks. 2013. Diving behaviour of hawksbill turtles during the inter-nesting interval: strategies to conserve energy. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology 448:171-178
Coral Reef Ecosystems, Fisheries Biology, Protected Areas
