Sian Rees

Academic profile

Dr Sian Rees

Associate Head of School - Research
School of Biological and Marine Sciences (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Sian's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 04: SDG 4 - Quality EducationGoal 08: SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic GrowthGoal 11: SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal 12: SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal 13: SDG 13 - Climate ActionGoal 14: SDG 14 - Life Below WaterGoal 15: SDG 15 - Life on LandGoal 17: SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

About Sian

I am a marine scientist working in marine conservation, marine management and policy. I have a strong record of achievement in social and economic research methods to define the marine social-ecological system at a variety of scales. To extend the impact of my research I work closely with statutory nature conservation agencies, NGOs, government departments and international organisations.

Teaching

I teach on the following modules:

  • MBIO505 Marine Conservation Theory.
  • MAR507 Economics of the Marine Environment.
  • OS307 Marine Conservation.

Highlights

Plymouth sound
Green Minds

An Urban Innovative Actions (UIC) funded project which aims to better connect people to green and blue spaces within and around the city of Plymouth.

The social, economic and environmental impacts of a Marine Protected Area (MPA): Lyme Bay
Scillies
The SCILL-E Project

Site Classification to Inform Sustainable Lives and Livelihoods for Fisheries and Ecosystems
One Ocean Hub
One Ocean Hub

A £20 million programme comprising of more than 50 partners from across the globe aiming to support the sustainable management of the marine environment.
lionfish
RELIONMED

Preventing a LIONfish invasion in the MEDiterranean through early response and targeted REmoval
Ambitious Marine Conservation
Scientists call on government to increase UK’s ambition to save our ocean

Addressing key issues would enable the UK it to meet its target of becoming a global leader in fisheries management and marine conservation
Dr Sian Rees
University scientists selected to join NERC Advisory Network

Dr Sian Rees and Professor Tom Hutchinson are among 60 members who will provide advice on nationally and globally important environmental issues
seagrass
Blue Carbon Artist in Residence

Plymouth is to become home to the UK’s first Blue Carbon Artist in Residence as it expands its efforts to engage local residents and visitors with the wonders of the marine environment.