Fisheries Improvement Project Steering Committee Seeking New Members
August 12, 2020

Ecologists Without Borders (EcoWB) is seeking experienced volunteers with a background in fisheries and/or marine aquaculture management, research, sales, and production to join the EcoWB Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) Steering committee. Our committee is a dedicated team of professionals from various countries and backgrounds who collaborate to initiate and support on-going FIP projects. As an organization EcoWB currently manage two projects, in Baja California, Mexico and Piura, Perú.  We have experience working with the World Wildlife Foundation, The Marine Sustainability Council, Fair Trade USA, Fish Choice, Sustainable Fisheries Partnerships and more.  

As a member of our committee you will help us identify new opportunities for FIPs, particularly in artisanal fisheries and impoverished regions, and evaluate and improve FIP and mariculture project proposals we receive. You may also be given opportunity to train to be an auditor of the MSC, ASC, and/or Fair Trade Standard (funding permitted).

This is a great opportunity to network with motivated professionals in your field and help EcoWB build a robust program that provides low-cost and pro-bono technical support to fisheries and mariculturists seeking to become more sustainable. We meet once monthly for general meetings and maintain contact throughout the month regarding our respective activities and projects. We expect a minimal time commitment of 10 hours per month, unless we are on break. Additional time is welcome as we collaborate to find meaningful ways to increase our positive impact in the FIP space. 

Required Qualifications and Skills

Additional Qualifications (desirable, but not required):

To Apply 

Please email your resume/CV and a brief written statement about why you would like to join our committee and why you would be a good fit to the Committee Co-Chairs: Trevor Eakes and Mark Soboil trevor.eakes@ecowb.org , mark.soboil@ecowb.org. This announcement will expire and applications will close on August 31, 2020. 

Supporting Those in Need During Uncertain Times

By Becky Muston • June 4, 2025
As a volunteer-supported ecological assistance organization, EcoWB contributes to the vital work of the international aid community—supporting humanitarian and conservation efforts where ecological expertise can make a meaningful difference. In recent months, critical funding and staffing for international aid once provided through U.S. government programs have been withdrawn. The effects are already visible: environmental and humanitarian programs paused, local teams let go, and progress at risk of stalling. Among the efforts most affected are those tackling biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, water pollution, and climate change—areas where EcoWB has long provided professional expertise and hands-on project support. In response, we’re actively looking for opportunities to support projects that need ecological guidance or technical capacity to keep going. With our global network of skilled volunteers, we’re well placed to step in where others no longer can. If you know of places, partners, or organizations where environmental needs are going unmet—or if you're looking to make a meaningful impact— we’d love to hear from you . We also encourage those with the means to do so to take a moment: research the organizations struggling on the frontlines, see where funding may have been cut, and consider offering your support. Now more than ever, action matters—whether it’s donating, volunteering, or simply amplifying the work that still needs doing. 

EcoWB Welcomes Biljana Aljinovic as Program Manager

May 24, 2025
We are delighted to announce that Biljana Aljinovic has joined Ecologists Without Borders as our new Program Manager. Biljana brings over 15 years of experience in international conservation, having led projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Her work spans both marine and terrestrial ecosystems and covers a wide range of areas, including sustainable fisheries, climate adaptation, marine regeneration, and environmental policy. She holds an MSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Padua, Italy. Raised on Mljet, a biodiverse island in the Croatian Adriatic, Biljana developed a deep connection to nature early in life. This connection has fueled her commitment to conservation and her focus on long-term impact and collaboration with local communities. In her role at EcoWB, Biljana will oversee our expanding portfolio of environmental projects, support the development of new initiatives in collaboration with partner organizations and communities worldwide, and help strengthen our internal systems to ensure we can respond swiftly and effectively to emerging needs. We’re excited to welcome Biljana to the EcoWB staff team and look forward to the expertise and energy she brings to this important role.