The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Claire's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Claire
My research spans marine ecology, fisheries science, biodiversity while taking an interdisciplinary approach by incorporating aspects of social science. I have particular interest in assessing human impacts on the marine environment and biodiversity, such as fishing, offshore renewable energy and marine spatial management, with projects spanning scales from local to global and covering a range of marine environmental challenges. I advocate for targeted dissemination of key research findings for integration into local and global policy, contributing regularly to workshops and conferences. I conducted research based at Bangor University, the University of Exeter and Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Marine Laboratory, prior to joining the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ in 2026.
My PhD focussed on the UK king scallop fishery in the English Channel. I worked closely with the fishing industry and government agencies to produce data relevant to more sustainable management of the fishery, through assessing the impact of the fishing gear on benthic communities, assessing regional genetic connectivity and mapping inshore fishing effort, prior to the introduction of iVMS.
Outputs include numberous peer-reviewed publications, reports to the Government and tools relevant to industry, managers and policy makers, such as for the assessment of fishing gear penetration depths and the ORIES (Offshore Renewable Impacts on Ecosystem Services) decision support tool (https://ories.pml.space/).Â
I work at the science-policy-industry interface, and have established relationships with collegues in industry, UK SNCB's and regulatory bodies. I recognise the value of engagement actitvities and have led and promoted science-industry workshops, and science collaborations at international conference and fisheries/policy management meetings.
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