Julian Magras, St. Thomas/St. John DAP Chair

JULIAN MAGRAS,

Chair of the St. Thomas/St. John District Advisory Panel (DAP)

For Julian, the experience as Chair of the St Thomas/St John District Advisory Panel (DAP) has been one of the best he's ever had. It has given him the opportunity to get closer to the fishers and understand their concerns regarding what they have seen in the fishery. Julian believes that the contribution of fishers in the DAP has been outstanding. “When they know that they are being heard, they open up and give voice to their thoughts. They know that their knowledge and experience can help in the process of making a decision as it pertains to their fishery,” he said. Julian would like to invite younger fishers from different sectors to join the DAP This will allow them to be part of the decision-making for the future of the fishery.