Research Groups
Field Ecology Research Group (FERG)
FERG has identified two key objectives that will guide its work in the next five years. These objectives reflect the existing, internationally-recognised research excellence within its Associate Campuses and the desire to improve further and widen the scope to new areas of research. The overriding aim is the production of outstanding science.
The development of quality, research-based education at all levels, and the involvement of the wider Gibraltarian community, is paramount.
Objective 1: Research Excellence
To sustain and increase research excellence in areas in which the FERG proposed group members already have an established name through the work of its Associate Campuses. Through this, help to raise the international profile of the University and its Research Office and thus attract students from across the world.
Objective 2: Education at all Levels
To improve research opportunities for graduate students by supporting the University’s Graduate Schools and Research Office in delivering research lectures, seminars and workshops, as well as supporting the PhD programme as academic supervisors.
Objective 3: Public Engagement
To make a significant contribution to the dissemination of research results through actively supporting the University’s Research Office in its programme of public understanding and engagement.
See FERG Members here.
Research Profiles
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"My research project aimed to increase the abundance of Octopus vulgaris in Gibraltar through repurposing artisanal clay fishing pots into artificial dens to increase habitat availability for Octopus vulgaris in Gibraltar."
Elly Clay
MSc in Marine Science & Climate Change
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"My project adapted a PSR style tool which was used to assess Europa Reef, the rocky reef in the area of ocean surrounding Europa Point, and to demonstrate how the tool could be applied. "
Natalie Muirhead-Davies
MSc in Marine Science & Climate Change
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"The aim of my project was to assess the impacts and pressures of Marine Recreational Fishing (MRF) on Europa Reef. To determine the marine recreational fishing effort (MRFE) a novel methodology was employed where in situ surveying was carried out by land-based visual surveys. "
Xavier Villar Buzo
MSc in Marine Science & Climate Change
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"My project looks into the effects of climate variability on a top pelagic predator assessed through stable isotope and stomach content analyses."
Samantha Slisarenko
MSc in Marine Science & Climate Change
