Downloads
Research outcome leaflets
Five leaflets have been created that disseminate MERP research into specific areas; these are available to view in web form on the 'Research outcomes' pages on this site or as PDF downloads below:
Other downloads
Videos
1 minute in the life of a marine biologist
Dr Leigh Howarth attempts to rapidly summarize his research in the Irish and Celtic Sea within just one minute (and fails by 8 seconds)
Introducing the Marine Ecosystems Research Programme
A video introducing the Marine Ecosystems Research Programme
A day in the life of our research vessel
Time Lapse video of a day on board the RV Prince Madog while carrying out research for the MERP programme.
Uncertainty in simulation models
Michael Spence from the University of Sheffield describes different types of uncertainty found in simulation models.
Common dolphins around Devon, Cornwall and Bristol Channel
Amateur footage taken on a MERP Research cruise of common dolphins. Video by Dr Leigh Howarth and Bangor University
Introduction to Marine Ecosystem Modelling
Susan Kay, Numerical Modeller at Plymouth Marine Laboratory, explains marine ecosystem modelling.
Introducing Marine Ecosystem Services
This video provides an overview of the ecosystem services approach to understanding the marine environment and its application in VECTORS, an EU-funded marine research project.
An Introduction to Marine Ecosystem Services Valuation
Courtesy of the VALMER project
Ecosystem services and Biodiversity - Science for Environment Policy
To keep Europe’s ecosystems healthy, we need to protect #biodiversity. How can the ecosystem service approach help? And how can we capture people’s more deeply held values beyond mere money? Watch the video produced by Science for Environment Policy about the different tools in the ecosystem services toolbox.