Dr. Anna Metaxas

Professor

2010-Present
Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ongoing activities:

TEACHING

2001-       Deep Sea Biology (OCEA 4370/5370), Dalhousie University
present

2016-       Honours Class in Ocean Sciences (OCEA 4200), Dalhousie University
2019

2018-       Conversations with Ocean Scientists (OCEA 1001), Dalhousie University
2019

INVITED LECTURES                       

1994 – Biology Honours Class (BIOL 4900), Dalhousie University

1996 – Larval Ecology, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution

1999 – Experimental Design and Data Analysis in Biology (BIOL 5061), Dalhousie University; Communication Skills (BIOL 5700), Dalhousie University

2000 – Introduction to Biological Oceanography (OCEA 5140), Dalhousie University; Benthic Ecology (OCEA 5330), Dalhousie University; Experimental Design and Data Analysis in Biology (BIOL 5061), Dalhousie University

2001 – Experimental Design and Data Analysis in Biology (BIOL 5061), Dalhousie University

2002 – Marine Geoscience (ERTH 2400), Dalhousie University

2003 – Marine Geoscience (ERTH 2400), Dalhousie University

2004 – Physical Geography of the Oceans (GPY305), Saint Mary’s University; Marine Geoscience (ERTH 2400), Dalhousie University

2006 – Applied Aquatic Ecology (ENVT 4601), University of Western Australia

2008 – Marine Ecology (BIOL 3761), Dalhousie University

2005-2019 – International Ocean Institute Training Programme, Dalhousie University

2011-2015 – Sustainability Capstone and Honours class (SUST4000/4900), Dalhousie University

2011 – CAMPUS DO MAR TV, University of Vigo, Spain (http://tv.campusdomar.es/series/56142a6e1f56a88005b66f00) (~4,400 views)

2013-2015 – Conversations with Ocean Scientists (OCEA 1000), Dalhousie University

2013, 2016 – TOSST/HOSST Halifax Summer School, Dalhousie University

2017, 2018 – Contemporary Issues in Ocean Management and Development (MARA 5001), Dalhousie University

2019 – Introduction to Geological Oceanography (OCEA4140), Dalhousie University

2021 – CAMPUS DO MAR, International Doctoral program: Deep-Sea Biodiversity and Conservation

2022 – Information in Public Policy and Decision Making (INFO 6100), Dalhousie University

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEES

  • Convention on Biological Diversity – Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (Part Two) – Montreal, Canada (Dec 2022) – DOSI Lead of Delegation
  • Convention on Biological Diversity – Fifth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Montreal, Canada (Dec 2022)-DOSI Lead of Delegation
  • Convention on Biological Diversity – Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, Online Discussion Forum on ecologically or biologically significant marine areas in preparation for the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties Thematic area: Marine and Coastal Biodiversity– DOSI Delegate (September 2022)
  • Convention on Biological Diversity – 4th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group for the development of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (OEWG-4). Member of Canadian Delegation and contributor to Canadian Positions on the Draft of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Nairobi, Kenya (June 2022)
  • Convention on Biological Diversity – Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, Online Discussion Forum on conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity in preparation for the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties – DOSI Delegate (June 2022)
  • Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative, “Task force on the Conservation of Deepwater Biodiversity” Co-lead (Feb 2022-Present)
  • Convention on Biological Diversity – Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, 24th meeting – Geneva, Switzerland. DOSI Delegate (March 2022)
  • Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services– Nexus assessment (Interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health) – Lead Author
  • Scientific Steering Committee – Member, 5th Effects of Climate Change on the World’s Ocean Symposium, Bergen, Norway (April 2023)
  • 8th Session Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services – DOSI Delegate (June 2021)
  • Expert Working Group: Scoping marine biodiversity protection in US waters, Lenfest Ocean Program, US National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (Apr – Dec 2020)
  • 26th Annual Session, Council, International Seabed Authority – DOSI Delegate (Feb 2020)
  • Peer reviewer, Second World Ocean Assessment (WOA II), Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, United Nations (2019-2020)
  • Working group on a “Roadmap for a Standardised Global Approach to Deep-Sea Biology for the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (DeepSeaDecade)” of the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research, Associate Member (2020-2023)
  • International Union for the Conservation of Nature, World Commission on Marine Protected Areas – Member of Connectivity Conservation Specialist Group (May 2019-present)
  • 25th Annual Session, Council, International Seabed Authority – DOSI Delegate (Jul 2019)
  • 24th Annual Session, Council, International Seabed Authority – DOSI Delegate (Jul 2018)
  • Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative, Advisory Board – Member (2018-present)
  • International Seabed Authority, Steering Committee for “International Workshop on developing Regional Environmental Management Plans”, Szczecin, Poland, June 2018
  • Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative, Working Group on Decade of Deep-Ocean Science, 2018-present
  • Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative, Working Group on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction, 2018-present
  • Deep-Sea Biology Society Mentoring Group – Mentor (Jan 2018-present)
  • International Council for the Exploration of the Sea – Working Group on Deep-Water Ecology, 2017-present
  • Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative, Working Group on Oil & Gas, 2015- present
  • Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative, Working Group on Capacity Development, 2015- present
  • Deep Ocean Stewardship Initiative, Working Group on Minerals, 2015- present
  • InterRidge, Working Group on “Ecological Connectivity and Resilience”, 2015-2018 (Chair)
  • Scientific Committee, World Conference of Marine Biodiversity IV, Montréal, Québec, Canada, May 2018 (Co-chair)
  • Scientific Committee, 6th International Symposium on Deep-Sea Corals, Boston, Massachussetts, September 2016
  • Scientific Advisory Board, Excellence Cluster Future Ocean, GEOMAR-CAU (Member: 2013-2015)
  • United Nations, Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment, Pool of Experts (Member: 2013-present)
  • Steering Committee, Deep Sea Biology Society (Member: 2012- 2014)
  • Scientific Committee, 5th International Symposium on Chemosynthesis-based Ecosystems, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, August 2013 (Chair)
  • “Biodiversity in Ocean Spatial Planning” theme, “Life in a Changing Ocean” international project. (Invited member: 2011-2012)
  • “International Network for Scientific Investigations of Deep-sea Ecosystems” (INDEEP) (Chair: Population Connectivity Working Group) (2010-present)
  • Scientific Committee, 4th International Symposium on Chemosynthesis-based Ecosystems, Okinawa, Japan, June 2009 (Invited member)
  • Vent Ecology working group, InterRidge (Invited member: 2008-2014)
  • RIDGE 2000 Steering Committee (Invited member: 2004-2008)
  • International Steering Committee on “The Census of Marine Life” project: “Biogeography of Chemosynthetic Ecosystems (ChEss)” (Invited member: 2002-2010)
  • Biological Studies Committee, InterRidge (Invited member: 2000-2007)

NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEES

  • “Fundian Channel Area of Interest” Advisory Committee, DFO Maritimes (2021-present)
  • “Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest” Advisory Committee, DFO Maritimes (2018-present)
  • MPA Network Technical Working Group ad hoc member, DFO Maritimes (2015-present)
  • “Canadian Healthy Oceans Network II” NSERC Strategic Network, Member of Scientific Advisory Committee and Theme Leader (2015-2020)
  • 2020 Vision of Canada’s Oceans Dialogue, Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Member of Steering Committee (2012-2013)
  • Transatlantic Ocean System Science and Technology, Collaborative Research and Training
  • Experience Program, Co-director (2013-2014)
  • Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility, Board of Directors, Member (2012-present)
  • NEPTUNE Canada, Science Planning Committee, Member (2011-2014)
  • “Canadian Healthy Oceans Network” NSERC Strategic Network, Member of Scientific Advisory Committee and Theme Leader (2008-2013)
  • Canadian Scientific Submersible Facility User Committee, Member (2009-present)
  • Centre for Marine Biodiversity, Assistant Executive Director (2007-2010, 2010-2013)
  • Endeavour Marine Protected Area Advisory Committee, Fisheries and Oceans (2007-present)
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Ship Time Allocation Committee (2006-2009)
  • “Discovery Corridor of Biodiversity” Steering Committee (Member: 2005-2012)
  • Huntsman Award in Oceanography Selection Committee (Member: 2003-2009; Chair: 2008)

INVITED INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS

  • “GOBI global-scale scientific and technical workshop to review and assess EBSAs in ABNJ”, organized by the Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative, Santa Cruz, California, USA, November 2022.
  • “IUCN ABMTs in ABNJ follow up discussion ahead of ICG5”, organized by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Online, July 2022.
  • “Expert Workshop to support the Roadmap for further development of the North Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea basin (NACES) Marine Protected Area”, co-led by EU, Germany, Norway and Sweden on behalf of the OSPAR Commission, online, June 2022.
  • “Marine Protected Areas and other Area-based Management Tools in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction’’ BBNJ IGC4 pre-workshop, organized by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and the Government of France. Gland, Switzerland, December 2021.
  • “Protecting deep seabed ecosystems under the future Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of BBNJ and by the ISA – Perspectives of Government, Civil Society, Stakeholders, and Law and Science”, organized by the Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea (NILOS) and the Utrecht Centre for Water, Oceans and Sustainability Law (UCWOSL) of Utrecht University, and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), in collaboration with the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ). Invited presenter. Utrecht, The Netherlands, December 2021.
  • “Deep Dive on Ecological Connectivity” workshop, to discuss best practices for marine ecological connectivity and corridors, as well as collaborations between MPA managers and partners across North America. Organized by NAMPAN (North American Marine Protected Areas Network) and UNEP (United Nations Environment Program). Invited speaker, nominated for Canada by Parks Canada. October 2021 (virtual format)
  • “Deep Dive on Ecological Connectivity” workshop, organized by the NAMPAN (North American Marine Protected Areas Network). Panelist, nominated for Canada by Parks Canada. April 2021 (virtual format)
  • “Workshop on the use of predictive models in ICES advice”, organized by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. February 2021 (virtual format)
  • International workshop on “Marine scientific research in the area: establishing collaborative platform to enhance biodiversity knowledge for environmental management in mid-ocean ridge ecosystem focusing on the Indian ocean” convened by the International Seabed Authority (ISA). November 2020 (virtual format).
  • International workshop on “The development of a Regional Environmental Management Plan (REMP) for the Area of the Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) with a focus on polymetallic sulphides” convened by the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Canadian Delegate nominated by Global Affairs Canada (Rapporteur and workshop report co-author). November 2020 (virtual format).
  • Co-lead of “Environmental Consequences of Deep-sea mining” workshop organized by The Banbury Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The originally in person- intended workshop is now held as a series of webinars (October 2020, January 2021 and February 2021) to be followed, by an in-person meeting in 2022.
  • 1st meeting of SCOR Working Group 159 “Roadmap for a Standardised Global Approach to Deep-Sea Biology for the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development”, Aveiro, Portugal, January 2020
  • “Bremen Roundtable Meeting for WG 3 (Seabed Mineral Resources) and External Scientists: Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) in the context of deep seabed mining”, European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, MARUM, Bremen, Germany, November 2019
  • “Towards a standardized approach to Regional Environmental Management Plans in the Area”, Germany (Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety), the Netherlands (Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management) and the Pew Charitable Trusts, Hamburg, Germany, November 2019
  • “Scientific considerations for for Environmental Management of Inactive Polymetallic Sulfide (PMS) Ecosystems”, Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative, National University of Ireland (Galway) and the Pew Charitable Trusts, Galway, Ireland, October 2019
  • Foresight workshop on “Advances in ocean biological observations: sustained system for deep-ocean meroplankton”, Aveiro, Portugal, May 2019
  • ATLAS “Deep Sea Particle Tracking Workshop”, organized by Work Package 1 “Ocean Dynamics Driving Ecosystem Response” and Work Package 4 “Connected Resources”, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, January 2019
  • Deep-Ocean North Atlantic Fisheries Organization Scientific Council Working Group on Ecosystem Science and Assessment, 10th Meeting, NAFO Headquarters, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, November 2017
  • Workshop on “The design of Impact Reference Zones and Preservation Reference Zones in deep-sea mining contract areas”, International Seabed Authority, Berlin, Germany, September 2017
  • Workshop on “Deep-Sea Environmental Impact Assessments and Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems”, Deep-Sea Conservation Coalition, University of Maine, Walpole, Maine, USA, August 2017
  • Workshop “To evaluate whether all active hydrothermal vents should be protected from mining”, International Climate Initiative (German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety) and NIVA, Oslo, Norway, May 2017
  • Writing workshop, Deep–Ocean Stewardship Initiative, “To evaluate and review the UN International Seabed Authority draft Environmental regulations for exploitation of minerals”, US Kaplan Foundation & Pew Foundation, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, La Jolla, California, USA, February 2017
  • Workshop “Strategic Environmental Management Plan for the Atlantic Ocean (SEMPIA): Validating the scientific approach”, European Commission, Sintra, Portugal, November 2016
  • Focus Group, “Towards 2020 targets and beyond: Evidence-based adaptive management of MPAs in Canada”, International Marine Conservation Congress, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, July 2016 (Chair/Organizer)
  • Capacity Development Workshop in “Biodiversity and connectivity of deep-sea ecosystems in areas targeted by deep-sea mining”, Population Connectivity working group, International Network for Scientific Investigations of Deep-sea Ecosystems, Swakopmund, Namibia, April 2016 (Leader/Organizer)
  • Workshop “Chemosynthetic Ecosystems at a Crossroads”, US Kaplan Foundation, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, La Jolla, California, USA, September 2015
  • Workshop “Towards the development of a Strategic Environmental Management Plan for deep seabed mineral exploration and exploitation in the Atlantic basin”, International Seabed Authority, Horta, Portugal, June 2015
  • Workshop on “Identifying practical spatial management and mitigation strategies for the mining of SMS deposits”, VentBase 2014, NIWA, Wellington, New Zealand, April 2014
  • Workshop on the identification of deep-sea colonizers, International Network for Scientific Investigations of Deep-sea Ecosystems, Southampton, United Kingdom, June 2013 (Organizer)
  • “International Network for Scientific Investigations of Deep-sea Ecosystems” (INDEEP) workshop, New Orleans, Lousiana, USA, December 2010 (Chair: Connectivity Theme)
  • Census of Marine Life 2010, A Decade of Discovery, London, United Kingdom, October 2010
  • RIDGE 2000 Community Meeting. “Mantle to Microbe: Integrated Studies at Oceanic Spreading Centers”. Portland, Oregon, USA, March 2008 (Invited presentation)
  • RIDGE 2000 Theoretical Institute. “Modeling Hydrothermal Processes at Oceanic Spreading Centers: Magma to Microbe”. Mammoth Lakes, California, June 2006 (Invited discussion leader)
  • RIDGE 2000 workshop to address and set priorities for US research at Ridge Integrated Study Sites for the next decade. Boulder, Colorado, November 2003. “Research at Endeavour: a Canadian perspective” (Invited presentation)
  • Commission Internationale pour l’ Exploration Scientifique de la Mer Méditerranée: Workshop on Gaps in Mediterranean Deep Sea Biology, Institute of Marine Biology, Heraklion, Greece. July 2003. “Research directions in hydrothermal vent research: a global perspective” (Invited presentation and panel member)
  • 1st meeting of the ChEss (The Census of Marine Life) International Steering Committee, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, La Jolla, California, USA. January 2003. “Past accomplishments and future directions of Canadian exploration at chemosynthetic environments”. (Invited presentation)
  • National Science Foundation (USA) Regional Scale Cable Observatory Workshop, Norfolk, Virginia. August 2002.
  • InterRidge Workshop on management and conservation of hydrothermal vent ecosystems. Institute of Ocean Sciences, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada.  September 2000.

INVITED NATIONAL WORKSHOPS

  • Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, National Peer Review meeting, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, “Cumulative impact mapping and vulnerability of marine ecosystems to multiple anthropogenic stressors”, Ottawa, Ontario (virtual: December 2021).
  • Canadian Centre for Science Advice, Maritimes Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Regional Peer Review Process “Gully Marine Protected Area (MPA) Monitoring: Review of Research Activities, Indicators, and Guidance on Next Steps”, Halifax, Nova Scotia (January 2021)
  • Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, Headquarters, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, “Coral and Sponge Monitoring”, Ottawa, Ontario (virtual: December 2020). Expert reviewer.
  • Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, Headquarters, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, “Marine Conservation Network Monitoring”, Montreal, Quebec (September 2019)
  • Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, Maritimes Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, “Biophysical and Ecological Overview of the Fundian Channel-Browns Bank Area of Interest”, Halifax, Nova Scotia (November 2018)
  • Joint workshop, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Canadian Healthy Oceans Network, “Marine Protected Areas for 2020 and beyond: A DFO and Canadian Healthy Oceans Network (CHONe) joint workshop on MPA network monitoring in Canada’s three oceans”, Montréal, Quebec (November 2018)
  • Joint workshop, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Canadian Healthy Oceans Network, “Incorporating Connectivity into Marine Conservation Activities”, Ottawa, Ontario (March 2018)
  • Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, National Capital Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, “Considerations for a Framework for Identifying EBSAs in need of protection”, Ottawa, Ontario (February 2017)
  • Joint workshop, Canadian Healthy Oceans Network and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, “Marine ecological connectivity”, Vancouver, British Columbia (January 2017)
  • Joint workshop, World Wildlife Fund and Department of Fisheries and Oceans, “Developing Management Guidance for Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs) in Canada’s Marine Waters”, Ottawa, Canada (November 2016)
  • Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, Maritimes Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, “Design Guidance for a Network of Marine Protected Areas in the Scotian Shelf Bioregion (Part 1)” (July 2016)
  • Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, National Capital Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, “Significance of Canadian Healthy Oceans Network (CHONe) Research to Marine Conservation within Fisheries and Oceans Canada” (February 2016)
  • Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat, Centre for Science Advice Pacific, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Regional Peer Review Meeting, “Evaluation of Hierarchical Marine Ecological Classification Systems  for Pacific and Maritimes Regions” (September 2015)
  • Maritimes Region Center for Science Advice, Department of Fisheries and Oceans: Assessment of Human Impacts in the Coastal Zone of Eastern Nova Scotia: Application of the Maritimes Region Ecosystem Approach to Management Framework (November 2012)
  • Maritimes Regional Science Advisory Process, Department of Fisheries and Oceans: Marine Protected Areas Network Planning in the Scotian Shelf Bioregion (March 2012)
  • Maritimes Region Science Workshop, Department of Fisheries and Oceans: Ecosystem Research Initiative: (ERI) Synthesis: How can Ecosystem Research Initiative results be incorporated into management processes and advice? (November 2011)
  • “Canadian Census of Marine Life: Three Oceans of Biodiversity” national workshop. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. October 2004
  • “Discovery Corridor of Biodiversity” regional workshop. Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. October 2004