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Matthew Ashley is a researcher within the Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research (MarCoPol) and Marine Conservation Research Group, University of Plymouth. Matthew's research incorporates Environmental Economics, Marine Ecology, Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Psychology to aid marine resource management and achievement of sustainable development goals.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Mapping the benefits and beneficiaries of natural capital assets from the Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic Fishery
Rees, S. (PI - Principal Investigator), Ashley, M. (RF - Research Fellow) & Bibaud, R. (RA - Research Assistant)
Project: Research
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Economic Impact of the Sussex Kelp Bylaw
Rees, S. (PI - Principal Investigator), Ashley, M. (RF - Research Fellow) & Beaumont, K. (RA - Research Assistant)
Project: Research
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MMO1477 Pinger feasibility study: engaging with stakeholders on the feasibility of using pingers to manage harbour porpoise bycatch from gillnets
Rees, S. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Ingram, S. (PI - Principal Investigator), Embling, C. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Gall, S. (CoI - Co-Investigator), Ashley, M. (RF - Research Fellow) & Dudley, B. (RA - Research Assistant)
21/11/25 → 27/03/27
Project: Consultancy
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Stronger shores - Extension
Rees, S. (PI - Principal Investigator), Ashley, M. (RA - Research Assistant), Bibaud, R. (RA - Research Assistant) & Agosti, H. (PI - Principal Investigator)
Project: Research
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Blue Biosphere Natural Capital Accelerator
Rees, S. (PI - Principal Investigator), Mullier, T. (RA - Research Assistant) & Ashley, M. (PI - Principal Investigator)
Project: Research
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Operationalising equity in ecosystem-based fisheries management
Bibaud, R., Mullier, T., Ashley, M., Niner, H., Stewart, L. & Rees, S., 1 Oct 2026, In: Marine Policy. 192, 107188.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stronger Shores: A Natural Capital Asset and Risk Register for the Northeast England Coastline Part Three: APPLICATION OF THE NATURAL CAPITAL ASSET AND RISK REGISTER TO APPRAISE OPTIONS AND ASSESS BENEFITS WITHIN FLOOD AND COASTAL EROSION RISK MANAGEMENT. A report has been compiled by staff at The Marine Institute, School of Biological and Marine Science, University of Plymouth.
Ashley, M., Agosti, H., Mullier, T., Mullier, T., Bibaud, R. & Rees, S., Jan 2025, Stronger Shores.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Assessing impact risk to tropical marine ecosystems from human activities with a Southeast Asian example
Culhane, F., Austen, M. C., Ashley, M., Javier, J., Kuit, S. H., Hung, N. P., Tran, H. D., Praptiwi, R. A., Sainal, S., Justine, E., Wulandari, P., Broszeit, S., Jontila, J. B., Johari, S., Creencia, L., Then, A. Y. H., Gajardo, L. J., Maharja, C., Goh, H. C. & Syazwan, W. M. & 5 others, , 1 Dec 2024, In: Journal of Applied Ecology. 61, 12, p. 2897-2911 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multiple negative impacts of marine plastic pollution on tropical coastal ecosystem services, and human health and well-being
Maharja, C., Praptiwi, R. A., Sainal, S., Wulandari, P., Ashley, M., Wyles, K., Roy, J., Hendrawan, I. G., Jobling, S. & Austen, M., 1 Nov 2024, In: Ocean and Coastal Management. 258, 107423.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Stronger Shores: A Natural Capital Asset and Risk Register for the North East UK Coastline. Part One INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL CAPITAL ASSETS AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICE BENEFITS
Ashley, M., Rees, S., Mullier, T., Bibaud, R. & Agosti, H., 1 Nov 2024, Stronger Shores.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Datasets
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Ecosystem Service and Natural Capital Indicator Dataset for Plymouth Sound National Marine Park (UK): Observed and Aspirational Indicators with Evaluation Criteria
Beaumont, K. (Creator), Ashley, M. (Contributor), Mullier, T. (Contributor) & Rees, S. (Creator), University of Plymouth, 1 May 2026
DOI: 10.24382/3021eb91-df82-4d6b-82d0-caa31ffb4a5a, https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/fose-datasets/65/
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Data from: A Marine Natural Capital Asset and Risk Register – Towards securing the benefits from marine systems and linked ecosystem services
Rees, S. (Creator), Ashley, M. (Creator) & Mullier, T. (Creator), University of Plymouth, 17 Jan 2022
DOI: 10.24382/5006, https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/fose-datasets/23/
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The implications of co-locating marine protected areas around offshore wind farms
Ashley, M. (Author), Rodwell, L. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)), Mangi, S. (Other Supervisor) & Austen, M. (Other Supervisor), 2014Student thesis: PhD
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