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I am a marine scientist working in marine conservation, marine management and policy. I have a strong record of achievement in social and economic research methods to define the marine social-ecological system at a variety of scales. To extend the impact of my research I work closely with statutory nature conservation agencies, NGOs, government departments and international organisations.
Teaching interests
I teach on the following modules:
- MBIO505 Marine Conservation Theory.
- MAR507 Economics of the Marine Environment.
- OS307 Marine Conservation.
Additional information
I lead the Marine Conservation Research Group and the Marine Social Science Research Unit.
Creative practice & artistic projects
An Ever Moving Now – Rosie Sherwood https://www.rosiesherwood.com/
Blue Carbon Artist in Residence – The Seagrass Corridor. NERC – Creative Climate Connections
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):
Academic qualifications
PhD in Marine Conservation and Environmental Economics. “The Value of Marine Conservation”, University of Plymouth
2007 → 2011
MSc Coastal and Ocean Policy (with distinction), University of Plymouth
2002 → 2003
BSc (Hons) Marine Geography (second-class honours, division one), University of Wales
1995 → 1999
External positions
Board Member, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership
Marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment Advisory Group Member, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK)
Advisory Network Member, Natural Environment Research Council
Member of the Local Stewardship Council, North Devon World Surfing Reserve
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A collaborative approach to marine species tracking: Insights from the Fish Intel Acoustic Telemetry Network
Hall, A. E., Stamp, T., Davies, P., Woillez, M., Laurans, M., Gonse, M., Couturier, L. I. E., Blanpain, O., Frangoudes, K., Quillérou, E., Graner, E., Reubens, J., Muñiz, C., Hawkes, L. A., Witt, M. J., Horton, T. W., Hooper, T., Pender, R., Quemeneur, E. & Abjean, M. & 21 others, , 6 Nov 2025, In: Ecological Solutions and Evidence. 6, 4, e70148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An assessment model for linking changes in pelagic habitat state to impacts on human wellbeing
Faith, M. P., Rees, S. E., Atkinson, A., Best, M., Bresnan, E., Devlin, M. J., Holland, M. M., Niner, H. J., Ostle, C., Tett, P. & McQuatters-Gollop, A., 6 Aug 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Marine Policy. 182, 106863.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lessons from Lyme Bay (UK) to inform policy, management, and monitoring of Marine Protected Areas
Renn, C., Rees, S., Rees, A., Davies, B. F. R., Cartwright, A. Y., Fanshawe, S., Attrill, M. J., Holmes, L. A. & Sheehan, E. V., 1 Mar 2024, In: ICES Journal of Marine Science. 81, 2, p. 276-292 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Marine protected areas can increase the abundance of invasive lionfish (Pterois miles)
Kleitou, P., Rees, S. E., Kletou, D., Harris, H. E., Cai, L. L., Green, S., Hadjioannou, L., Savva, I., Giovos, I., Jimenez, C. & Hall-Spencer, J. M., 1 Jun 2024, In: Conservation Science and Practice. 6, 6, e13147.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The aggregation effect of offshore mussel farming on pelagic fishes
Bridger, D., Attrill, M., Rees, S. & Sheehan, E., 8 Apr 2024, In: Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries. 4, 2, 12 p., e165.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 Value of Marine Conservation
Rees, S. (Author), Rodwell, L. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)), Attrill, M. (Other Supervisor) & Austen, M. (Other Supervisor), 2012Student thesis: PhD
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