| Research at UCME focuses on identifying and studying the factors that create, maintain and influence the islands bio-diversity. Whilst the range of topics and types of investigations vary, the underlying philosophy remains consistent; that UCME investigations provide information which can guide management decisions and underpin effective conservation.
UCME is currently involved in research within the following areas:
Apply to volunteer at UCME |
As a volunteer at UCME you will participate in a variety of diving, boat based, and terrestrial research activities currently being conducted at the centre. If not able to dive already you will be trained how to dive to internationally recognised standards and then given science training especially designed to teach you the skills you'll require to collect important datasets. You'll complete surveys on whale sharks and dolphin populations, take part in coral reef health appraisals, fisheries assessments, mangrove and seagrass studies, assisting biologists above and below the waves.
At UCME we have 6 main research areas; Megafauna; Reef Fisheries; Coral Reef Ecology; Mangrove Systems, Seagrass Ecology, and Island Ecology. Each is headed up by a programme leader, a biologist who oversees all aspects of the research programme.
Download the volunteer programme information pack for further information.
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