Marine Conservation Research Group

Investigating the consequences of human activity on marine biodiversity and its ecosystem services

Man fishing in small boat above coral reef.

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:

Our research themes

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Society and the sea

Montenegro aquaculture

Fishing and aquaculture

Climate change

Blue carbon, climate change and ocean acidification

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Marine Protected Areas

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Extractive industries

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Plastics and pollution

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Nature-based solutions

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Marine renewables

Marine conservation news

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Blinded by the light: the effects of urban lighting on beach bugs

A new study further enhances the University's reputation as a global leader on the ecological effects of light pollution

18 December 2024

Researcher awarded place on prestigious Alan Turing Institute enrichment scheme
Matthew Faith is using the award to expand his work looking at changes among plankton communities in the Atlantic

5 December 2024
Weever stings provide scientists with a unique way of assessing impacts of environment on coastal fish populations
A new study has used lifeguard records of beach users and weever fish stings to learn more about populations of weever fish

10 October 2024
University scientist plays key role in global Plankton Manifesto
Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop helped to develop the landmark document unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly in New York

24 September 2024
University studentships support development of ideas and solutions that benefit the global ocean
The Solutions for the Marine Environment (SERVO) programme will fully fund projects addressing some of the planet’s most pressing challenges

14 August 2024
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People

Dr Sian Rees

Associate Head of School - Research

Group lead
Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop

Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
Dr Adam Rees

Visiting Researcher
Dr Alexander Wilson

Lecturer in Behavioural Ecology
Dr Alice Hall

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Dr Amelia Bridges

Research Fellow
Amy Cartwright

Project Support Officer
Dr Anaelle Lemasson

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Dr Benjamin Ciotti

Lecturer in Marine Biology
Dr Clare Embling

Associate Professor of Marine Ecology
Miss Dannielle Eager

Technical Project Support
Dr Emma Sheehan

Associate Professor of Marine Ecology (Research)
Miss Florence Barraud
Mrs Florence Parker-Jurd

Associate Research Fellow (Bio Plastic Risk)
Dr Gillian Glegg

Associate Professor in Marine Management
Miss Giulia La Bianca
Dr Holly Niner

Global Challenge Research Fellow: Blue finance for nature-based solutions
Dr Imogen Napper

Visiting Research Fellow
Professor Jason Hall-Spencer

Professor of Marine Biology
Jenny Hickman

Project Support Officer
Dr Joanna Harris

Research Fellow
Professor Kerry Howell

Professor of Deep-Sea Ecology
Mr Kyran Graves
Kizzy Beaumont
Dr Lynda Rodwell

Associate Professor in Ecological Economics
Dr Llucia Mascorda-Cabre

Post Doctoral Research Associate
Mr Matthew Faith
Dr Matthew Holland

Research Fellow
Professor Martin Attrill

Professor of Marine Ecology
Dr Matthew Ashley

Research Fellow - Social-Ecological Systems
Professor Melanie Austen

Professor of Ocean and Society
Dr Miriam Reverter

Lecturer in Marine Biology
Nata Tavonvunchai
Dr Nicola Quick

Lecturer in Marine Conservation
Dr Nicola Foster

Lecturer in Marine Biology
Oliver Thomas
Dr Peter Davies

Post-Doctoral Researcher
Miss Rachel Turnbull
Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS

Director of the Marine Institute
Dr Robert Puschendorf

Associate Professor in Conservation Biology
Dr Simon Ingram

Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
Dr Sarah Gall

Lecturer in Marine Conservation
Dr Thomas Davies

Associate Professor of Marine Conservation
Mr Tom Mullier

Research Assistant AB
Dr Vikki Cheung

Project Manager

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