Head of the School of Biological and Marine Sciences
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
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6Over 70 academics, 40 technical staff and over 1,200 students
6World class research from internationally renowned researchers
6100% satisfaction on the National Student Survey (NSS, 2019) in several of our courses
 £4.65 million Marine Station with several research boats and diving facilities
6Newly refurbished, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities
New research found 21% of the global ocean experienced a reduction in the depth of its photic zones, home to 90% of all marine life
Professor Jason Hall-Spencer is a member of the steering group for the newly formed UK Maerl Forum
Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop and Dr Matthew Holland are among the authors of a new report into the monitoring of nutrient pollution in UK waters
Dr Jenny Gales was part of an international team of scientists who spent 35 days exploring the Southern Ocean
Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS has been recognised for his groundbreaking work to address the global plastics crisis
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University welcome invitations to participate in outreach events such as talks, short workshops or careers fairs.