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Dr Stephen Mayfield

Biography

Dr. Stephen Mayfield, Program Leader of the Fisheries Science Program at the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), brings extensive expertise in fisheries science and marine biology. With a strong academic foundation and diverse experience in Government, academic and contract roles, he specialises in assessing and sustainably managing nearshore living marine resources.

Dr. Mayfield integrates biological knowledge with statistical analysis and modelling to promote ecologically sound fisheries management practices. He oversees strategic and operational management aligned with PIRSA and SARDI objectives, enhancing their national and international profiles.

His leadership fosters crucial partnerships with stakeholders like PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture, FRDC, and southern Australia’s commercial fishing sectors, ensuring the longevity and profitability of Australia’s fisheries through scientifically robust advice.

Research Interests

  • Biology, ecology, and sustainable development of nearshore living marine resources.
  • Development and evaluation of Biological Performance Indicators and Harvest Strategies.
  • Survey design and implementation in fisheries.
  • Numerical modelling for fishery assessment and management.
  • Optimization of commercial industry efficiency and profitability

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Marine Biology, University of Cape Town, 1998
  • BSc (Honours, First Class) in Zoology, University of Cape Town, 1993
  • BSc in Zoology, University of Cape Town, 1990-1992

Research Affiliations:

  • Affiliate Associate Professor, Flinders University; Affiliate Associate Professor, The University of Adelaide

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member, Status of Australian Fish Stocks Advisory Group
  • Member, Editorial Board of Reviews in Fisheries Science

Keywords:

  • Fisheries science, sustainable management, marine biology, fisheries modelling, commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries, spatial management, abalone, mollusc fisheries

Publications and reports

Fisheries
Western Zone Abalone (Haliotis laevigata & H. rubra) Fishery (Region B)picture_as_pdf(PDF, 2.1 MB)
This fishery assessment report for Region B of the Western Zone of the South Australian abalone fishery (hereafter referred to as Region B) updates the previous reports for this region (Chick & Mayfield 2006; Chick et al. 2007) and is part of SARDI Aquatic Sciences ongoing assess…
Fisheries
CZ Stock Assessment Report 2021picture_as_pdf(PDF, 5.3 MB)
This report provides an assessment of stock status for Greenlip (Haliotis laevigata) and Blacklip (H. rubra) Abalone (hereafter referred to as ‘greenlip’ and ‘blacklip’, respectively) in the Central Zone (CZ) of the South Australian Abalone Fishery in 2020. Greenlip Prior to 202…
Fisheries
Vongole stock assessment 2022picture_as_pdf(PDF, 2.3 MB)
This report provides estimates of harvestable biomass for Vongole (Katelysia scalarina, “greys”; K. rhytiphora, “yellows”; K. peronii, “whites”) to inform setting of the annual total allowable commercial catch (TACC) for the South Australian Vongole Fishery under the harvest stra…
Fisheries
SZ Abalone Stock Status Report 2022picture_as_pdf(PDF, 2.2 MB)
This report assesses the status of Blacklip Abalone (Haliotis rubra) and Greenlip Abalone (H. laevigata; hereafter referred to as ‘blacklip’ and ‘greenlip’, respectively) in the Southern Zone (SZ) of the South Australian Abalone Fishery in the 2021/22 fishing season. Blacklip sto…
Fisheries
WZ abalone greenlip blacklip 2021-2022picture_as_pdf(PDF, 9.6 MB)
This report assesses the status of the Greenlip Abalone (Haliotis laevigata) and Blacklip Abalone (H. rubra) stocks (hereafter referred to as greenlip and blacklip, respectively) in the Western Zone (WZ) of the South Australian Abalone Fishery (SAAF) in the 2021/22 financial year…
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Contact information

Title: Program Leader - Fisheries