Incidental capture of non-target species, also known as bycatch, in fishing gear is one of the greatest threats to populations of numerous endangered, threatened, and […]
Blogs
Research in focus: Anguilla Shark Conservation
Situated in the Eastern Caribbean, Anguilla’s seas are home to magnificent sharks and rays. Whilst traditional and contemporary knowledge amongst Anguillian fishers is rich, little […]
Research in focus: the Caribbean Spiny Lobster Project
Blending science with community engagement is a cornerstone of many innovative initiatives across the world and a key driver of success, particularly in the sustainable […]
Seas the Moment: Insights from One Ocean Science Congress and the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025
Written by Tara Williams and Dr Ben Harris A red sun sets over sapphire Mediterranean water, bringing the One Ocean Science Congress conference to a […]
SU MarineWatch: 2025 Round-up Report
Featured image (above) credit: Mono Written by Sean Nelson Here at MarineWatch, the Penryn Campus’ society for all things marine, we’ve had a great and […]
Atlantic bluefin tuna: Feeding the Comeback
After decades of absence, Atlantic bluefin tuna are now, once again, seen chasing prey off our coasts each summer.
Meet our students: Nadia (MSc Marine and Coastal Sustainability)
I studied Marine Biology at Newcastle University for my undergrad, but I’ve always had an interest in the ocean and environmental change. The Marine and […]
Field Course Diaries: Isles of Scilly 2025
Author: Ethan Hunt In April this year, our MSc in Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation cohort took part in the field course section of our […]
Memories of the Maldives – A fieldcourse report
Author: Daniel Tucker Bailey In the early hours of the 11th of April, a group of students stood huddled in a bus shelter on Penryn […]
Reef restoration can bring back important ecosystem functions
Author: Dr Ines Lange The coral reefs off South Sulawesi in Indonesia are stunningly beautiful, with an incredible variety of colourful corals covering the entire […]