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Marine Policy |
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Plymouth Environmental Research Centre, University of Plymouth
Contact Information
| Contact: | Mrs Elaine Charles, Research Centre Administrator |
| Plymouth Environmental Research Centre | |
| University of Plymouth | |
| Plymouth | |
| Devon | |
| Postcode: | PL4 8AA |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)1752 233038 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)1752 233039 |
| Email: | perc@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Web Site: | http://www.science.plym.ac.uk/departments/perc/perc.htm |
Mission Statement
To conduct high quality environmental research.
- Promote the development of high quality, internationally recognised research on physical, chemical and biological aspects of environmental processes.
- Foster interactions among environmental scientists with diverse backgrounds in chemistry, ecology, marine sciences, geology, eco-toxicology and other related subjects (environmental management, socio-economics, etc.) to create an holistic view of environmental issues.
- Provide a focal point for interactions with other universities, government organisations, research institutes and industry, both nationally and internationally.
Short Historical Statement
PERC was founded officially in March 1996 by Professor John Krebs FRS, then Chief Executive of NERC. However, its roots can be traced back to the strong marine influence within the University of Plymouth, and, more recently to the targeting of resources and expertise in making high quality chemical, physical and biological measurements of the environment. It currently supports the following major subject areas: Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Biology, Marine Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences and Environmental Policy.
Research Leaders
Directors:
| Professor Paul Worsfold: | Environmental Chemistry | pworsfold@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Michael Depledge: | Environmental Biology | mdepledge@plymouth.ac.uk |
Professors:
| Professor Keith Dyer: | Marine Physical Sciences | kdyer@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Les Ebdon: | Environmental Chemistry | lebdon@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Malcolm Hart: | Earth Sciences/Climate Change | mhart@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Steve Hill: | Environmental Chemistry | sjhill@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor David Huntley: | Marine Physical Sciences | dhuntley@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Malcolm Jones: | Environmental Biology | mjones@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Laurence Mee: | Environmental Policy | ldmee@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Geof Millward: | Environmental Chemistry | gmillward@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Steve Rowland: | Environmental Chemistry | srowland@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Don Tarling: | Earth Sciences | dtarling@plymouth.ac.uk |
| Professor Roddy Williamson: | Environmental Biology | rwilliamson@plymouth.ac.uk |
Overseas Links
- Water Studies Centre, Monash University, Australia
- Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)
- Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Bermuda
- Federal University of Bahia, Brazil
- Danish Centre for Ecotoxicological Research (DCER), Denmark
- University of Gdansk, Poland
- Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA
- National University of Singapore, Singapore
Industrial Links
A wide range of links including Shell, BP, Unilever, AstraZeneca, Avecia, Akvamiljø, Rogaland Research, Elf Oil, Fugio-GEOS, ICI, Johnson Matthey, Dionx and SMEs (Camspec, Photochemical Reactors, Chelsea Instruments, Daviron). Also links with local/national and international organisations such as NERC, EPSRC, EU, UNEP, CCMS-PML, MBA, IGER, EA, IFE, LGC.
Special Facilities
High quality instrumentation for making quantitative chemical, physical and biological measurements of the environment. It is a centre of excellence in Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Ecotoxicology and in-situ monitoring of the aquatic environment.
Research Vessels Associated with the Centre
Survey Vessel Catfish – length 37', width 15'. Licensed Category 4.
The Centre also has access to PML vessels Tamaris and Squilla.