Sophie Corrigan

About me:

Sophie is a PhD student at the University of Exeter, working in collaboration with the MBA and Cefas. Her project, “Evaluating and maximising the environmental benefits of seaweed farming in the Southwest”, focuses on quantifying the habitat value and biodiversity supported by seaweed farms. The aim of this work is to inform the regulation and development of ecosystem-based approaches to aid in the expansion of seaweed cultivation around the UK.

Previously, Sophie studied MSci Marine Biology at the University of Exeter, where she conducted diverse research projects on the effects of clutch relocation on loggerhead sea turtles, and the development of a low-cost in situ method to quantify estuarine-air CO2 fluxes. After graduating, Sophie worked as a research assistant on the Atlantic Meridional Transect Ocean Flux from Satellite Campaign (AMT4OceanSatFlux) funded by the European Space Agency. This project estimated Atlantic Ocean CO2 exchange using satellite and in situ data to enhance monitoring and validate current predictions of the ocean carbon sink. Outside of academia, Sophie is passionate about science communication and wildlife film making.

Interests:

Sophie's broad research interests lie in marine ecology and climate science: quantifying human impacts on the ocean and working towards sustainable solutions.

Qualifications:

MSci Marine Biology, University of Exeter, 2019