From Forbes, 18 March 2026 by Melissa Cristina Marquez The researchers logged more than a thousand associations and social interactions, then compared those patterns to what you would expect if sharks were simply bumping into each other by...
Read moreResearchers studied 184 bull sharks in Fiji – and discovered they might make friends
From BBC Wildlife Magazine, 17 March 2026 by Melissa Hobson One benefit is that it enables scientists to study the animals that gather in this protected area. “This study capitalises on data and knowledge from one of the longest running shark...
Read moreMarine biology scientist recognised by Fellow status in world’s oldest ecological society
From Lancaster University website, 19 January 2026 by Lancaster University Dr Keith said: “I have always been a big fan of the BES, so I am delighted to gain Fellow status and get more involved. I see this as an opportunity to contribute...
Read moreLancaster researchers recognised for contributions to conservation science
From Lancaster University website, 12 December 2025 by Lancaster University Dr Keith, a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology whose research focuses on how environmental change alters coral reefs, particularly fish behaviour, has pioneered the...
Read moreThe EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems
The EAT-Lancet Commission on healthy, sustainable, and just food systems, 02 October 2025.
Read moreBenefits of eating dried fish – which is being called a ‘superfood’
BBC World Service, Focus on Africa, Interview with Dr James Robinson, 24th September 2025
Read moreLancaster’s world-class researchers will turn bold ideas into innovations to improve lives
From Lancaster University website, 16 September 2025 by Lancaster University Dr Isobelle Clarke, a Lecturer in Security and Protection Science in the School of Social Sciences, came to Lancaster University as a postdoctoral researcher in 2019 and...
Read moreOur digital 3D models of huge coral reefs could help revive these precious ecosystems
From The Conversation, 23 September 2024 by Tim Lamont, Rindah Talitha Vida, Tries Blandine Razak Our research paper applies this technique to assess the success of the world’s largest coral restoration project. Mars Coral Reef Restoration...
Read moreDamaged coral reefs can recover quickly after restoration work
From New Scientist, 08 March 2024 by Chen Ly Just off the south coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia, reefs were severely damaged about 30 years ago by dynamite fishing, where explosives are dropped into water to kill or stun large numbers of fish...
Read moreStruggling seabirds thrown a lifeline by new commercial fishing ban in the North Sea – but it may not be enough
From The Conversation, 13 February 2024 by Ruth Dunn The significance of sandeels These small, silver, schooling fish pack a large nutritional punch. They feed on zooplankton and are a vital source of food for larger fish such as cod...
Read moreHow trophy fishing can have a sustainable future
From The Conversation, 2 February 2024 by James Boon and Bryce Stewart What’s the catch? In a new paper, we analysed 80 years of trophy fishing world records, using data recorded by the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) to reveal some...
Read moreBig businesses say they are helping to restore ecosystems – but proof remains elusive
From The Conversation, 20 September 2023 by Tim Lamont The hidden reality We delved into the publicly available sustainability reports of 100 of the world’s biggest businesses. Our aim was to summarise the extent of their restoration work and its...
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