Our work
Our scientific research covers a variety of areas, from ecotoxicology and benthic ecology to sedimentology and chemistry. With our own research vessel, the Cefas Endeavour, we're able to carry out seabed mapping and habitat monitoring, as well as collect fish samples for assessing populations and providing advice on fishing efforts. This enables us to maintain up-to-date data and support ongoing projects in a number of areas.
Our work focuses on three key areas – ecosystem interaction, organism health and resource management. We want to understand how ecosystems and individual organisms are affected by human activities, as well as other external factors such as disturbances including climate change and chemical or pathogenic challenges. Our appreciation of the impact these actions have on the aquatic environment means that we contribute to key international bodies such as the EU, International Council for the Exploration of the Seas and OSPAR Commission. Our work enables us to advise a range of government departments and non-governmental organisations and to inform strategies for sustainable development.