November 2018, Dr Jarrod Walker Joins Streamlined

We are delighted to announce that Dr Jarrod Walker has joined Streamlined Environmental as a Marine and Coastal Specialist. Jarrod will be based in Auckland, where he has been deeply involved over the past 10 years with research, management, mana whenua and community sectors as a marine scientist at Auckland Council.
Jarrod has a PhD in marine ecology from the University of Auckland. He has worked on subtidal rocky reef ecosystems, impacts of anthropogenic stressors on nearshore marine environments, marine water quality and marine reserves.
As a Senior Marine Scientist, Jarrod spearheaded the development of “Safeswim”, which is Auckland Council’s flagship programme for beach water quality. He also led State of the Environment long-term monitoring programmes, and developed innovative techniques using multi-spectral satellite imagery for mapping intertidal and subtidal rocky reefs and associated algae-dominated communities in the Hauraki Gulf.
Most recently, Jarrod was Principal Coastal Specialist at Auckland Council, providing technical expertise in engineering and planning in regards to coastal erosion, inundation and sea-level rise.
Jarrod is of Ngā Puhi descent, and works widely with mana whenua and iwi in the Auckland region, providing marine science advice and guidance, and developing coastal water quality indicators that integrate science and mātauranga. As an honorary lecturer and supervisor of MSc and PhD students at the University of Auckland, he actively promotes science as a career for young Māori and Pasifika students.
Jarrod can be contacted at jarrod@streamlined.co.nz