Biography

Dr. Talya ten Brink is Chief of the Project Management Branch at NOAA Fisheries and a recognized leader in marine spatial planning and fisheries management. She holds a Ph.D. in Marine Affairs from the University of Rhode Island and previously served as Geospatial Coordinator for NOAA’s Greater Atlantic Region. She currently chairs the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea’s Working Group on Marine Planning and Coastal Zone Management (WGPCZM). Her extensive work in GIS and spatial analysis has contributed significantly to advancing marine science and policy.