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Areas of research currently pursued by the Marine Science Group include
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Bioindicators of physiological, environmental and pollution effects on marine organisms and systems; (Prof James G. Wilson, Dr Michelle Giltrap, Jenny Ronan, Heather Rochford and Dr Brendan McHugh)
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Sustainable use of resources including fisheries; (Prof James G. Wilson , Daniel Adjei-Boateng, Mafalda Viana, Dr Andrew Jackson, Dr Frank Jeal, Dr Conor Nolan, Dr Russell Poole, Dr Martin Robinson)
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Biodiversity, productivity and other natural goods and services of estuarine and coastal systems; (Prof James G. Wilson, Erna King, Linda Daniels, Mark Holmes, Dr Carlos Rocha)
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Bioenergetics, food webs and ecological network analysis (ENA); (Prof James G. Wilson, Sandrine Laurand)
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Effect of climate change on marine systems and invasive species (Prof James G. Wilson)
Research is supported by a number of sources, including grants from the Marine Institute, the Environmental Protection Agency, Science Foundation Ireland, EC Interreg and EC INTAS.
The Group also undertakes consultancy work with firms including EcoServe, Natura, and Kirk McLure Morton and with various local authorities.
Extensive use is made of the national research vessel, the Celtic Voyager, and commercial fishing boats.