My new guest speaker is ... Abigail McQuatters-Gollop! She is a marine conservation ecologist based at the University of Plymouth. Her research focuses on the integration of scientific results into policy-making at national and international levels. From researching the impacts of climate change, or nutrient pollution on marine ecosystems, to actively working hand in hand with policy makers at DEFRA or outside of the UK, Abigail focuses her work directly based on policy needs to inform and support effective marine management and conservation. 

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In this episode we talk about the impacts of climate change on plankton communities, and what it means for the whole food web and marine systems, but also for us humans. Abigail tells us about the importance of working with policy makers and how building a strong relationship is the most effective way to implement strong and effective policy. We also touch on  Brexit and what it means for the fishing industry & fishermen and how it will impact the way we manage and protect our marine environment in the UK. 

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If you're interested in policy making, trying to make a difference with your research, understanding how the impacts on plankton reflects the impact on whole marine ecosystems, or what Brexit means for marine conservation, you'll probably find something to bite here!... 

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Here's an insight into Abigail's work and an inspiring way of seeing marine conversation, science & policy holding hands. 

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Thanks for listening!

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If you want to know more about Abigail's work: 

on Twitter: @anaturalstate

Plankton and Policy: https://planktonpolicy.org

Some of her work: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/staff/abigail-mcquatters-gollop 

Email: abigail.mcquatters-gollop@plymouth.ac.uk

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You can find me here:

Instagram: @plymouthbeneaththesurface

Twitter: @twosealions 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisedelion/ 

Email: louise.delion@live.fr / louise-oceane.delion@students.plymouth.ac.uk