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Our researchers work along the seafood industry to improve production and ensure the sustainability of a range of cultured species.
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We aim to document ecological and environmental change in the marine environment and understand the causes, consequences and scale of these changes.
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We aim to understand how physiological and biochemical systems allow organisms to live in and adapt to a challenging marine environment.
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By understanding the impact of human activities on coastal and ocean ecosystems our research seeks to improve marine management practices.
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Our research focuses on habitats ranging from estuaries and coasts to the open ocean and involves a wide variety of approaches and methods.
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Discover the research of our early-career and up-and-coming academics in the area of marine science.
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