Archives: Staff
Guy Baker, Mem.MBA
After graduating with a BSc (Hons) in geology from the University of London I worked in the oil industry for a couple of years. For a number of years, I worked in the Drawing Office at UCL. I returned to study taking a Masters in Applied Marine Science at Plymouth Uni. After that I worked … Read more
Jordan Blair
Since joining the CPR in 2019, I have developed my taxonomic expertise in phyto and zooplankton for the North Atlantic Analysis team. Additionally I am a member of the cutting team preparing CPR samples ready for analysis, and I check log forms for errors. Alongside this, I also analyse net caught zooplankton samples from around … Read more
Dr Gerald Boalch
Dr Gerald Boalch is a marine phycologist and has worked at the MBA since 1958, for the first thee years as International paints research Fellow and then as phycologist on the staff. From 1993 to 1999 he also served as Bursar and assistant to the Director. He has published a number of papers on seaweed … Read more
Gemma Brice, MSc
As a continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey Plankton Analyst since 2008, I have gained a wealth of taxonomic expertise in phyto and zooplankton from the North Atlantic and Pacific regions of the survey. I help with the smooth operation of the survey through processing log forms, managing the cutting team and sample preparation. I am … Read more
Fraser Brough BSc, MRes
My role as a research assistant within Dr Dan Smale’s group involves supporting the science through assisting with scientific diving operations, rocky shore surveys and laboratory processing of benthic marine samples. I graduated from the University of Plymouth with an MRes in Applied Marine Science where my project focused on the impact of Artificial Light … Read more
