Ollie is a multidisciplinary marine biologist with a strong interest in seagrass: particularly its ecology, conservation, and associated ecosystem services – particularly Biodiversity and Blue Carbon. He also has expertise in coastal ecosystem monitoring, both in the field, and through using remote sensing techniques.
Alongside his role at Project Seagrass he is currently completing a PhD at Plymouth University with Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the Marine Biological Association titled: “Intertidal seagrass meadows in Southwest England: the ecological and socio-economic benefits of restoration”.
Prior to his PhD, Oliver was employed as an Environment Officer for Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority, and a Scientific Fisheries Observer for The Falkland Islands Government.
He completed his MSc in Marine Resource Development and Protection at Heriot-Watt University, and his BSc in Marine Biology at Bangor University.
