Headed by Nick Polunin and Selina Stead, our research group uses interdisciplinary approaches to study natural-social science interactions to advance marine resource management and coastal development in the North Sea, Mediterranean, Indo-Pacific and Caribbean.
Prospective students and collaborators: We are always happy to be contacted by likeminded researchers and potential students so please do get in touch if you are interested in the work you see on our website. Click on the links below for details on our research areas or on the list of names to see our specific research interests.
Coral Reefs |
Ecosystem |
Food Webs |
Socio-Economics |
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Marine Protected Areas |
Governance and Management |
Interdisciplinarity |
Prospective Researchers |
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