Marine Social Scientist
A sustainable future comes from transformation of the relationship people have with the ocean and nature.
Marine social science research and consulting services, grounded in interdisciplinary and mixed methods approaches.
Current roles
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Research Fellow
Interdisciplinary marine science
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Inshore fishing and conservation
Devon & Severn IFCA Vice Chair since 2020
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Ports and shipping
Cattewater Harbour Commissioners duty holder since 2019
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People and the Sea
Interdisciplinary research and consulting - where people and ocean meet
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Politics and governance
Labour: Coast & Country
Former Plymouth Councillor
Latest news
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New paper on marine identity
A transdisciplinary co-conceptualisation of marine identity. In People & Nature.
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Social sustainability in marine planning
New report from University of Exeter - MMO collaboration. Read here
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Social impacts of marine developments
New report released of research funded by the Crown Estate. Read here
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UN Ocean Decade Challenge 9
UN Ocean Decade Vision 2030 Challenge 9 white paper. Read here
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Marine citizenship explainer
Short video explaining marine citizenship. Watch here
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Marine citizenship webinar
Webinar on marine citizenship for Horizons PREP4BLUE. Watch here
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Crown Estate commissioned research
The social impact of marine developments. More
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UN Ocean Decade
Member of Challenge 9 working Group 2030 Vision
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New publication in JEM
Thalassophilia and marine identity: Drivers of ‘thick’ marine citizenship. Open access
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MBA magazine story
A sustainable, equitable, and inclusive ocean economy for coastal communities. Article
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Publication with WWF
Putting coastal communities at the center of a sustainable blue economy: A review of risks, opportunities, and strategies. Open access
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Values at Sea Podcast out now
Click here to hear about marine citizenship and ocean values
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Leadership Fellow
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Impact prize winner!
ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2022 - Outstanding Early Career Impact
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ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2022 Finalist
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ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship
Oct 2022: A brand new role at Exeter University researching marine identity and supporting the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.
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Featured by Newcastle University
Newcastle University alumna profile on my marine activism. -
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LGA First Magazine
Mar 2022: The LGA First Magazine for Councillors has published an article on the Motion for the Ocean.
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New Council declarations!
Mar 2022: Six Councils have declared an urgent need for Ocean Recovery. Find out more.
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Book chapter
Mar 2022: A new book on transdisciplinarity and the ocean crisis will include a chapter from my PhD.
Citizens of the Sea
My PhD research, “Investigating marine citizenship and its role in creating good marine environmental health”, was centred on understanding the wide range of factors which influence people’s ability and choice to be active marine citizens.
Take action for the ocean
The local government Ocean Recovery Declaration has the potential to change local policy for the good of the ocean and society across the UK. Ask your local Councillors to debate the #Motion4TheOcean.