Marine Biology and Ecology

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We research the effect of human activities and natural environmental change on marine systems, marine organisms and ecosystems.

Based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, the group is made up of more than 60 researchers and postgraduate students. We use a range of observation, sampling and monitoring methods to research environmental and anthropogenic (human-made) pressures on organisms and ecosystems.

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About us

Learn more about the way we carry out research and the marine biology and ecology themes we focus on.

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People

Get to know our researchers and expertise. Explore their research interests, publications, contact details and and more.

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Facilities

Our specialist research facilities include an aquarium, experimental laboratories, analytical equipment and a research vessel.

Projects

Find out about the active research questions we're investigating as well as past projects.

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Publications

Search our extensive catalogue of publications and explore our research in depth.

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Get in touch

Whether you're interested in collaborating on research or doing a PhD, find out how we can help and who to contact.

The aim of my research is to understand how marine communities interact with the environment and affect community dynamics and ecosystem properties in natural and disturbed benthic ecosystems.

Jasmin A Godbold

Professor in Marine Ecology

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