I am a PhD student at the University of Southampton, currently working in Dan Smale’s research group. My research focuses on the diversity stability theory, specifically investigating how marine communities respond to disturbances such as Marine heatwaves (MHWs) and the role of community diversity driving these responses.Using existing biological and environmental data on rocky subtidal … Read more
I am a behavioural ecologist with a background in marine science and a particular interest in colour polymorphism, camouflage, and predator-prey interactions. My research explores how visual perception shapes animal behaviour and colouration, with a strong focus on sensory ecology and quantitative analysis using hyperspectral reflectance data. I am nearing completion of a PhD at … Read more
I am currently working as a MarLIN Research Assistant, which involves applying the Marine Evidence-based Sensitivity Assessment (MarESA) approach to conduct sensitivity assessments of marine habitats and biotopes found in Great Britain and Ireland. I graduated from the University of Plymouth (UoP) with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and Oceanography where my research involved … Read more
My diverse skills, developed over 23 years of photography, have taken me from shooting in hailstorms in the UK to recording the experiences of those affected by conflict in NE Nigeria. My intimate storytelling makes people the agents of their own stories, and my eye-catching images have helped a wide range of national and international … Read more
I recently graduated from the University of Plymouth with a BSc (hons) in Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology, and I am excited to have joined the MBA and the Vessels team. I look forward to combining my passion for marine research with my practical and organisational skills in this position. I am a keen windsurfer, … Read more
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.