Dr Gavin Partridge is the Senior Research Scientist for marine finfish at the Department of Primary Industries ane Regional Developmnet (DPIRD). He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Western Australia, Murdoch University and Curtin University. He has been working in the field of marine fish aquaculture for over 20 years, during which time he has worked on all aspects of production science including hatchery production and growout in both land-based recirculating systems and seacages. He has an applied focus and works closely with industry to overcome production challenges and bottlenecks. He has worked throughout the world on a wide range of marine fish species and has published on a variety of topics relating to marine fish aquaculture including hatchery production, nutrition, health and environmental issues.