Emma Moyse BA (Hons) Oxon, BSc (Hons), MRes

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

Laura Paling BSc (Hons), MRes

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

Chris Parkes

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

Jenna Pettit

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