Nadine Templeman is a Senior National Science Advisor with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)’s Ecosystem Science Directorate, Ottawa, where she supports the coordination and application of ocean science to inform decision-making on various integrated oceans management files. A current focus of her work, alongside marine conservation targets science, is providing national leadership to advance DFO collaboration across scientific disciplines and that between departments related to offshore wind development in Atlantic Canada.
Nadine began her career with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 1998 while completing her graduate studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Over the course of her career, she has held a range of scientific, advisory, and leadership positions, contributing to programs related to various aquatic sciences, ecosystem assessment and reporting, and marine conservation science and management. Her experience spans both regional and national mandates, supporting evidence-based decision-making for both ongoing operations and emerging marine and environmental topics. Favoring collaborative approaches to achieving program objectives, Nadine has worked closely with scientists, managers, Indigenous partners and various stakeholders to ensure that the best available science informs sustainable ocean use and conservation outcomes. She remains particularly interested in the integration of science, policy, and management to address complex challenges in Canada’s marine environment.
Nadine resides in St. John’s, NL with her partner and 2 super-spoiled felines. Her connection to the ocean and natural environment continues to inspire both her professional work and personal pursuits. In her spare time, she enjoys indoor and outdoor gardening, honing her quilting skills, traveling to new places, exploring local hiking trails and spending time at her cabin.