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Tolulope (Tolu) Oyikeke<\/h3>\nTolulope (Tolu) Oyikeke<\/h3>\nDegree Program<\/strong>: PhD, Ecology and Environmental Sciences My project theme<\/b> is on \u201cstrengthening local and regional seafood systems.\u201d<\/p>\n I\u2019m currently looking at local and regional seafood systems of the United States. I\u2019m specifically investigating the potential of regions in the United States to be self-sufficient in seafood to bolster food security and how that can be achieved. Seafood consumption being a key component in this analysis would be further explored by looking at seafood consumption patterns considering the various socio-demographic attributes associated with seafood distribution and consumption.<\/p>\n Using programming software, I have been able integrate available data from sources such as USDA, NOAA, NielsenIQ amongst others on seafood and seafood attributes.<\/p>\n Our initial findings indicate that New England has the potential for seafood self-reliance, particularly in a state like Maine which is the largest seafood producer in the region. Furthermore, by considering the various socio-demographic attributes associated with seafood consumption, we aim to propose targeted interventions that encourage responsible consumption pattern which could lead to a more efficient use of seafood resources, reduced waste, and a more sustainable seafood industry both locally in Maine and across the United States.<\/p>\n First, I believed this program aligned with my academic and professional goals, offering an opportunity to enhance my quantitative data analysis skills and improve communication of research findings. Additionally, I saw this as a valuable platform to engage with fellows from diverse disciplines and partake in discussions regarding community sustainability.<\/p>\n As a research enthusiast aiming to provide evidence-based recommendations for real-life challenges in the human dimensions of marine and coastal systems, I hope to sustain my research interests by working in academia and consulting for agencies that inform decisions regarding the sustainable use of marine resources.<\/p>\n As a resident of Orono, Maine, and a student at the University of Maine, I aim to capitalize on the warm hospitality and genuine care I have received from the people here, and I strive to maintain these valuable relationships. Additionally, being in a coastal state, I aspire to immerse myself in fishing communities, deepening my understanding of the socio-ecological and coastal dynamics not only of Maine but also of other regions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tolulope (Tolu) Oyikeke Degree Program: PhD, Ecology and Environmental Sciences Advisor: Dr. Joshua Stoll My project theme is on \u201cstrengthening local and regional seafood systems.\u201d What problem\/s are you working to solve? I\u2019m currently looking at local and regional seafood systems of the United States. I\u2019m specifically investigating the potential of regions in the United […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":957,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30751","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"mitchellcenter","author_link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/author\/mitchellcenter\/"},"comment_info":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/957"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30751"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30751\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30753,"href":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30751\/revisions\/30753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nAdvisor:<\/strong> Dr. Joshua Stoll<\/p>\nWhat problem\/s are you working to solve?<\/h4>\n
What progress are you making toward solutions?<\/h4>\n
How could your findings contribute to a sustainable future in Maine and beyond?<\/h4>\n
Why did you get involved with the Mitchell Center Sustainability Graduate Fellowship Program?<\/h4>\n
Where do you hope to be in five years?<\/h4>\n
What\u2019s your ultimate Maine experience?<\/h4>\n