I am part of the dynamic multidisciplinary team working on the ERC Ocean DeOxyfish project, aimed at unravelling the complex effects of climate-driven ocean deoxygenation on shark and tuna species. My love of shark behaviour and ecology began with research on basking sharks in 1998 and after joining the MBA in 2001 I have worked … Read more
My favourite previous job was as a travel administrator and finance assistant. When the job advert for this role was put out, I thought what “a perfect job for me”. I have studied AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) to level 4 and I also have a BSc in Mathematical Sciences from Oxford Brookes University. I … Read more
I am a marine microbial ecologist who found her love of research as an undergraduate at the University of South Carolina where I earned my B.S. in Marine Science and Biology. I became interested in working with marine microalgae, microscopic phytoplankton that are important ocean primary producers, during a summer REU with the Scripps Institution … Read more
I am the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Laboratory Manager, responsible for managing the analysts’ workloads, ensuring that the programme runs smoothly. I am also a member of the analysis team and have gained considerable taxonomic experience, analysing both CPR and non CPR plankton samples from the Arctic, North Sea, Irish Sea, North Atlantic, Southern Ocean … Read more
I have worked at Citadel Hill for many years, five years initially with PML as a Lab. Technician, after which I took time out to have my two children. I then returned to work for the MBA in the Journal of the Marine Biological Association (JMBA) office as Editorial Assistant. I also spent time working … Read more
I am PhD student working in the Cunliffe group at the MBA and Exeter University. My project is looking into the fundamental biology behind the interactions of marine fungi and macroalgae, establishing and understanding the life cycle of various marine fungi when associated with different types of macroalgae. From this I will also be assessing … Read more
In my role as a cell and molecular Research Technician, I am working with teams researching marine fungi, phytoplankton and the evolution of early-branching animals. I am particularly experienced at using cell culture based approaches and molecular techniques to investigate biological questions. Furthermore, I am responsible for the MBA’s Marine Fungal Culture Collection. I have … Read more
I am responsible for the management of contracts and staff involved in MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network) since 1999. In particular, project manager on short and long-term contracts for Defra, Countryside Council for Wales, Natural England, Scottish Natural Heritage, Crown Estates, and WWF-UK. MBA lead on tenders/contracts 2010-2017.I developed the MarLIN sensitivity assessment for biotopes … Read more
I am a PhD student within the Sims lab at the Marine Biological Association, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, as part of the European Research Council funded project OCEAN DEOXYFISH. My research focuses on the impact declining oxygen in the world’s oceans will have on the biology and ecology of large oceanic shark … 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.