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Marine Sciences |
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University of Newcastle, Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management
Contact Information
| Contact: | Dr C L J Frid |
| University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
| Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management | |
| Ridley Building | |
| Newcastle-upon-Tyne | |
| Postcode: | NE1 7RU |
| Telephone: | +44 (0)191 222 6661 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)191 222 7891 |
| Email: | c.l.j.frid@ncl.ac.uk |
| Web Site: | http://www.ncl.ac.uk/~nmscmweb/index.html |
Mission Statement
To provide high quality research, postgraduate training and teaching, which is aided by research in the marine sciences.
Short Historical Statement
The Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management was formed in 1992 in a reorganisation of University Departments. It incorporates the Centre for Tropical Coastal Management Studies and the Dove Marine Laboratory, which was established in 1897. It operates the purpose built research vessel RV Bernicia.Major Programmes
- Biology of marine organisms
- Human impacts on marine biological communities
- Marine geochemical processes
- Coastal management
Research Leaders
- Professor N J F Owens
- Professor P R Burbridge
- Professor P J W Olive
- Dr C L J Frid
- Dr N C V Polunin
Overseas Links
- University of Ghana
- Pattimura University, Indonesia
- Silliman University, Philippines
- Helgoland University, Hamburg
Industrial Links
Numerous including:
- Seabait Ltd
- International Paints
- RJB Mining
- English Nature
Special Facilities
- Aquarium – open circuit and re-circulatory, controlled environment systems.
- Specialist libraries
Research Vessels Associated with the Centre
- RV Bernicia – 16 m stern trawler