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Artificial rockpools a haven for marine life

Artificial rockpools a haven for marine life

9 May, 2023 | Marine enhancements, News - From the Team

Originally posted 9th May; updated 11th December 2023 Featured on BBC Countryfile Countryfile’s Ellie Harrison meets Bournemouth University’s Marine Biologist – Rick Stafford and PHD Researcher – Jess Bone to hear about findings of a 3-year...
Artificial rockpool initiative, Poole Harbour walls

Artificial rockpool initiative, Poole Harbour walls

16 Jul, 2021 | Marine enhancements, News - From the Team

The Marineff project (MARine INfrastructure EFFects) is a three year, cross-Channel research project between universities and partners in the South of England and North of France. The project has €4.6million of European Union funding and brings together ecologists and...

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