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MSc. BSc.
Natural Resource Management
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Marine and Coastal Engineering
PhD: Do artificial structures facilitate the spread of marine invasive non-native species?
My
PhD aims to understand the processes determining colonisation of
artificial structures by Non-Native Species (NNS). Using existing NNS
populations, within Welsh marinas as case studies, I will investigate
which environmental factors affect colonisation and growth of NNS and
other fouling species. I will use a combination of in situ
surveys, settlement panels and laboratory experiments to answer the
thesis question. In addition, mechanistic insight into the colonisation
process will be used within a modelling framework to provide predictions
of future NNS spread as well as biosecurity planning advice.
Director of Marine Ecological Solutions Ltd.
Based in North Wales we are a team of scientific divers, made up of qualified and experienced marine ecologists. We provide marine biologists to work above and below water throughout the UK. Our team can carry out all planning stages of a survey and provide a professional report or simply provide the scientific personnel to support your existing research. Surveys we undertake can describe a basic habitat or provide a detailed overview of the existing flora and fauna. Using Geographical Information System (GIS) we will overlay your existing data onto maps or aerial photos providing an effective way to analyse and represent information in a spatial format. We provide a free consultation to clarify your specific needs if you require a marine biological survey or GIS support.
Irish Sea and St. George's Channel
English Channel
Celtic Sea
North Sea
North Atlantic Ocean
South China Sea
Indian Ocean
Professional scientific diving and dive operations management Benthic survey (both subtidal and intertidal) British macroflora and faunal identification Research, literature reviews and report writing Experimental and Statistical design and analysis Experienced in GIS software - ArcGIS and Mapinfo. General IT literacy - experienced in image analysis and manipulation, univariate/multivariate statistical programmes, multiple word processing and database packages.
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