BIOS Marine Ecology and Biodiversity
The Department of Marine Ecology and Biodiversity carries out basic and applied research using an integrated approach to the study of ecosystems.
Such an approach involves a wide range of disciplines including chemistry, physics, geology, biology and statistics, relating fauna to environment and vice versa, both within the seabed and the overlying waters.
Areas of on-going research include:
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Ecology, biodiversity, and mapping of the coastal ecosystem |
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The ecology, fishery and population dynamics of commercially important marine invertebrates |
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Interactions and anthropogenic impacts on coastal ecosystem (fisheries, aquaculture and coastal developments) |
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Technological improvement of environmental monitoring |
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Methods and information systems to support decision making for integrated management of the coastal zone. |
Particular emphasis is placed on the use of modern methodologies and underwater technologies, including towed video sled, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), sediment water interface camera and bottom discrimination sonar.
The Department participates in activities of the European Topic Centre for the marine coastal environment of the European Environment Agency and has been involved as partner or coordinator in numerous national and international projects concerning marine science and technology. |
