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Research Fellow
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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Using a natural capital risk register to support the funding of seagrass habitat enhancement in Plymouth Sound
Hooper, G., Ashley, M., Mullier, T., Attrill, M., Sturgeon, A., Sydenham, Z., Parry, M., Valentine, K. & Rees, S., 28 Oct 2024, In: PeerJ. 12, 10, e17969.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An evidence base of ecosystems services provided by diadromous fish in the European Atlantic Area
Ashley, M., Murillas, A., Muench, A., Marta-Pedroso, C., Rodwell, L., Rees, S., Rendle, E., Bašić, T., Copp, G. H., Díaz, E., Nachón, D. J., Lambert, P. & Lassalle, G., Dec 2023, In: Ecosystem Services. 64, 0Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A marine natural capital asset and risk register—Towards securing the benefits from marine systems and linked ecosystem services
Rees, S. E., Ashley, M., Cameron, A., Mullier, T., Ingle, C., Oates, J., Lannin, A., Hooper, T. & Attrill, M. J., 8 Feb 2022, In: Journal of Applied Ecology. 0, 0Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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Theses
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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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