Jamie Cournane

About the Author

Jamie Cournane is a distinguished marine biologist and environmental advocate whose work bridges the worlds of science and storytelling to illuminate the urgent challenges facing our oceans. With a PhD in marine ecology from the University of British Columbia, Cournane has spent over two decades researching the impacts of overfishing and climate change on global fisheries, contributing to policy reforms through organizations like the World Wildlife Fund. Her debut book, Shifting Baselines: The Past and the Future of Ocean Fisheries, draws on historical data and forward-looking analysis to reveal how shifting perceptions of marine health have obscured the true extent of ecological decline, urging readers to rethink conservation strategies for a sustainable blue planet. Cournane's writing is informed by her fieldwork in the Pacific and Atlantic, where she has witnessed firsthand the resilience and fragility of underwater ecosystems.