Professor Britz is the past Head of the Department of Ichthyology and Fisheries Science, Rhodes University. He holds a PhD in Fisheries Science (Aquaculture), and has over 25 years of professional experience. His core expertise lies in aquaculture and fisheries development, sector planning, the development of strategies for implementing fisheries policy, institution building, mariculture technology development and transfer, economic development of coastal communities through fishing and mariculture, the development of community/public/private sector partnerships, and research support for development. He uses an interdisciplinary approach within these fields, and where appropriate, draws on economic principles in the achievement of project goals.