The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. John's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About John
Professor of Marine Zoology
Professor John Spicer is a marine zoologist at the University’s Marine Institute with expertise in ecophysiology.
His research interests focus on the innermost workings of marine organisms in a quest to understand how the work and evolve in the wild, and how they adapt to climate change.
An eminent scientist renowned for his expertise in ocean acidification and hypoxia, he has contributed a substantial wealth of knowledge to the field over three decades, resulting in over 180 research papers, multiple academic books, writing for popular culture, and advising national and international policymakers.
Teaching
MBIO162 Biodiversity (Co-ordinator) (1st year module, 200+ students)
MBIO228 Experimental Marine Biology Field Course (2nd year module, 50+ students)
MBIO329 Marine Biology: An evolutionary approach (Co-ordinator) (3rd year module 50+ students)
