The Marine Conservation Research Group investigates the consequences of human activity on marine biodiversity and its ecosystem services in order to provide scientific evidence and management advice for the benefit of marine ecosystems and society.
Within the group, there are several units working in key areas of marine conservation:
Marine conservation news
Lobster tagging to assess habitat restoration effects of offshore aquaculture
The Ropes to Reefs project is looking to assess the wider benefits of the UK’s first large-scale offshore mussel farm, located in Lyme Bay
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University influences new measure seeking to protect marine mammal habitats
Work to study bottlenose dolphins and other mammals has enabled the western English Channel to be identified as an Important Marine Mammal Area
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Small but mighty – study highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
New research led by the University sheds light on tiny plankton, which can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in the ocean
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Study highlights the critical importance of uniting communities and conservation to effectively implement environmental practices
A new paper draws together more than 15 years of research carried out in the Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area
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Study furthers aim of offering new insights into pollack populations
Scientists and anglers say the announcement of new management measures on pollack fishing highlights the urgent need for more data
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People
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Dr Sian Rees
Associate Head of School - Research
Group lead
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Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop
Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
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Dr Adam Rees
Visiting Researcher
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Dr Alexander Wilson
Lecturer in Behavioural Ecology
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Dr Alice Hall
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
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Dr Amelia Bridges
Research Fellow
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Amy Cartwright
Project Support Officer
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Dr Anaelle Lemasson
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
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Dr Benjamin Ciotti
Lecturer in Marine Biology
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Dr Clare Embling
Associate Professor of Marine Ecology
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Miss Dannielle Eager
Technical Project Support
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Dr Emma Rendle
Emma Rendle
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Dr Emma Sheehan
Associate Professor of Marine Ecology (Research)
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Dr Eva McGrath
Research Fellow (ELMS-Exchange)
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Miss Florence Barraud
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Miss Florence Parker-Jurd
Associate Research Fellow (TYRE LOSS Project)
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Dr Gillian Glegg
Associate Professor in Marine Management
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Miss Giulia La Bianca
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Dr Holly Niner
Global Challenge Research Fellow: Blue finance for nature-based solutions
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Dr Imogen Napper
Visiting Research Fellow
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Professor Jason Hall-Spencer
Professor of Marine Biology
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Jenny Hickman
Project Support Officer
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Miss Joanna Harris
Research Fellow
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Professor Kerry Howell
Professor of Deep-Sea Ecology
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Dr Kirsty McQuaid
One Ocean Hub Research Fellow
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Mr Kyran Graves
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Kizzy Beaumont
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Dr Lynda Rodwell
Associate Professor in Ecological Economics
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Dr Llucia Mascorda-Cabre
Post Doctoral Research Associate
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Ms Maddy Gee
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Mr Matthew Faith
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Dr Matt Holland
Research Fellow
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Professor Martin Attrill
Professor of Marine Ecology
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Dr Matthew Ashley
Research Fellow - Social-Ecological Systems
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Professor Melanie Austen
Professor of Ocean and Society
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Dr Miriam Reverter
Lecturer in Marine Biology
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Nata Tavonvunchai
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Dr Nicola Quick
Lecturer in Marine Conservation
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Dr Nicola Foster
Lecturer in Marine Biology
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Oliver Thomas
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Dr Peter Davies
Post-Doctoral Researcher
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Miss Rachel Turnbull
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Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS
Director of the Marine Institute
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Dr Robert Puschendorf
Associate Professor in Conservation Biology
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Shion Reynell
SWEEP Impact Assistant
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Dr Simon Ingram
Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
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Dr Sarah Gall
Lecturer in Marine Conservation
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Dr Thomas Stamp
Post Doctoral Research Associate
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Dr Thomas Davies
Lecturer in Marine Conservation
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Mr Tom Mullier
Research Assistant AB
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Dr Vikki Cheung
Project Manager
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Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Environmental Biology), Biodegradable Plastics