I joined the MBA in 2021 during my undergraduate degree as a Marine Policy Intern and am now working as a MarLIN Research Assistant. I carry out sensitivity assessments for key marine taxa, including Anthozoa, Maerl and Amphipods, as well as UK marine habitats. My main focus has been assessing the sensitivity of contaminant pressures … Read more
After graduating with BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology from Bangor University I worked in various aquaria roles before transitioning into veterinary medicine. I graduated as a veterinary nurse in 2009 before becoming a clinical coach and student nurse trainer in 2013. I worked in various clinical and non-clinical roles with veterinary science and communication before … Read more
I’m a PhD student based at the MBA and Newcastle University. My research aims to develop kelp restoration techniques for the UK and is supervised by Dr Dam Smale and Dr Katie Smith (MBA), and Prof. Pip Moore (Newcastle). I will explore the feasibility of ‘green gravel’ methods for the UK, as a precautionary approach, … Read more
My research primarily focusses on the interactions between humans and wildlife. I’m interested in exploring factors that drive wildlife movements and distributions for integration into analyses with human dimensions (e.g. fishing, shipping, climate change). My work looks to quantify human-wildlife conflict and explore solutions to improve the conservation status of threatened species.
The Marine Biological Association
The Laboratory,
Citadel Hill Plymouth,
Devon
PL1 2PB, UK
The Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom is a registered charity in England and Wales (1155893), and is a company limited by Royal Charter (RC000865). The Marine Biological Association conducts, promotes and supports scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea.