Who we are

All too often, communities find themselves with stewardship challenges that aren’t fully addressed through traditional consulting frameworks. The Coastal Ecosystems Research Collective was born out of a need to meet communities where they’re at. To meet real-world problems with real-world solutions, and conduct science that actually translates into solutions.

We are a collective of applied scientists and practitioners who believe research should serve people, ecosystems, and place — not the other way around.

Our roots are in salmon and freshwater science, but our approach is broader: careful listening, strong partnerships, and work that is technically rigorous and socially grounded.

We take on projects where trust matters, where long-term thinking is required, and where success is measured by outcomes.

Meet the Team

  • Jamieson Atkinson

    Founder | Principal Scientist

    Jamieson is a fisheries biologist and applied researcher with over a decade of experience working across Vancouver Island and coastal British Columbia. His work spans salmon population assessments, freshwater survival studies, life history investigations, watershed monitoring, and, river and estuary habitat restoration — with a strong emphasis on collaborative, community-led research.

    Jamieson has extensive experience in managing complex, multi-year projects involving Indigenous Nations, non-profits, government agencies, and academic partners, his flagship project being the multi-year, multi-million dollar Bottlenecks to Survival Project. He is known for pairing rigorous study design with practical implementation, and for creating space where partners feel heard, respected, and genuinely involved.

    CERC reflects how Jamieson believes science should be practiced: careful, informed, relational, and grounded in place. His work is rooted in applied, restoration-led science and guided by rigorous scientific accountability to the communities it serves.

  • Ross Campbell

    GIS Wizard

    Ross Campbell is the owner and lead consultant of Campbell Geospatial, a geospatial services firm providing expert GIS solutions for environmental and municipal clients across the Pacific Northwest. With over a decade of experience as a GIS professional, Ross specializes in spatial data creation and capture, advanced spatial analysis, data management, cartographic visualization, system administration, and quality assurance. His work is focused on translating client needs into practical, data-driven solutions that support decision-making throughout project lifecycles. Known for building strong, communicative relationships, Ross combines technical expertise with a commitment to delivering high-quality geospatial products that support environmental research, field programs, and natural resource planning. His portfolio includes web and mobile data collection tools, asset management systems, and custom analytical workflows tailored to environmental and conservation goals.