John F. Garrett, Ph.D.

Ocean Observing Systems and Management of Research and Development

EXPERTISE: Management of science and technology development Scientific information on the oceans Market research in the ocean knowledge-based sector

EXPERIENCE Provides scientific and research and development management consultation for the ocean technology sector. Presents ocean science information for lay audiences. An extensive background in the organization and management of research and development, international collaborative projects, large scale ocean science programs and ocean observing systems.

2WE Associates Consulting Ltd., Victoria, BC (1997 - present)
Consultant (1996-1997)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Institute of Ocean Sciences, Sidney, BC,
- Head Ocean Science and Productivity (1995-1996)
- Director Physical and Chemical Sciences (1987-1995)
- Head, Ocean Physics (1981-1987)
- Head, Offshore Oceanography (1970-1981)

• Prepared business plans and documentation which helped secure a $400,000 loan
• Major contributions to proposals which helped secure a $2,000,000 government program and a $140,000 grant.
• Management support to the Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility, a deep submersible operator, serving as its Executive Vice President and Director Corporate Development.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategy, developed material for scientific conferences and trade shows including a brochure, slide sets, video and exhibits
• Compiled and edited a collection of 365 'ocean facts' for client website, articles for a youth science magazine, research for speeches by senior officials
• Headed physical and chemical oceanography research group (80 staff) recognized internationally for research quality, and locally for support of private industry.
• Stimulated development of successful multidisciplinary collaborative projects in fisheries oceanography and Arctic contaminants
• Contributed to the development of an external advisory board and partnerships with business, university and agencies in other countries
• Active in regional and national ocean science and science policy development, and in external science advisory board.
• Led international team to deploy the Southern Hemisphere Drifting Buoy Array during the FGGE Global Experiment; Chair SCOR Working Group on Drifting Buoys; Chair International Drifting Buoy Cooperation Panel
• Chief Scientist on cruises and field programs
• Lagrangian measurements of surface currents, developed satellite tracked drifter technology
• Measured non-linear properties of wind-generated surface gravity waves
• Developed techniques for current measurements using moored buoys