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fishing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 19 fishing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
CR2025_44: Cod in crisis in the Celtic Sea: Predicting the Cod distribution using Satellite Ocean Colour and Machine Learning
Ensuring a sustainable supply of food for the nation is a major priority for the UK Government. This includes access to sustainable marine-sourced food, particularly fisheries. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme - Global patterns of fish feeding behaviour in a changing world: implications for food webs and fisheries
The ACCE+ DLA is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or religious belief, pregnancy or maternity, parental or caring responsibilities or career pathway to date. Read more
Acoustic communication of herring-eating killer whales in relation to prey availability and anthropogenic sounds
Herring feeding killer whales are a highly social delphinid that produces social sounds when feeding, both in natural ‘carousel-feeding’ contexts (Simon et al., 2007 Acta Ethol; Samarra & Miller, 2015 Mar Biol), and when feeding near human-operated fishing vessels (van Opzeeland et al., 2005 Aq Mamm). Read more
Data-driven modelling of the Southern Ocean biological carbon sink
Applications are invited from prospective students for a PhD scholarship at Imperial College London. Read more
E5 Global monitoring models for marine mammal strandings: Creating surveillance intelligence systems for marine mammal strandings management
Start date. October 2025. Duration. 3.5 YEARS. Stipend. UKRI stipend levels (£19,237 in 2024/25). Supervisors. Dr Jude Eze (SRUC), Dr Annette Boerlage (SRUC), Dr Sarah Marley (SRUC), Dr Giles Innocent (Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland). Read more
Environmentally sustainable creel fisheries
This project is focusing on environmental sustainability in fisheries, specifically focusing on creels. The position would mainly be based in Heriot-Watt University Orkney campus, UK (link). Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme: Predatory fish declines in coral reef ecosystems: understanding the socio-ecological implications
Background. Coral reefs are vibrant ecosystems that depend on a delicate balance of predator-prey interactions to maintain their health and structure. Read more
CR2025_49: EMBRACE - Examination of Mangrove Biodiversity, Resilience, and Adaptation for Climate and Ecosystems
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Sub-Saharan African countries face severe environmental and climate challenges directly impacting livelihoods and biodiversity. Read more
CR2025_49: EMBRACE - Examination of Mangrove Biodiversity, Resilience, and Adaptation for Climate and Ecosystems
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Sub-Saharan African countries face severe environmental and climate challenges directly impacting livelihoods and biodiversity. Read more
CR2025_37: Assessing production, residence and nursery values for finfish in saltmarsh habitats in South Wales to inform management strategies for conservation and restoration
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. This PhD explores the pivotal factors influencing finfish productivity within saltmarsh habitats, aiming to optimise restoration initiatives and sustain finfish productivity in these ecosystems. Read more
CR2025_37: Assessing production, residence and nursery values for finfish in saltmarsh habitats in South Wales to inform management strategies for conservation and restoration
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. This PhD explores the pivotal factors influencing finfish productivity within saltmarsh habitats, aiming to optimise restoration initiatives and sustain finfish productivity in these ecosystems. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme: The adaptability of deep sea coral biomineralisation strategies
The ACCE+ DLA is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or religious belief, pregnancy or maternity, parental or caring responsibilities or career pathway to date. Read more
Status, distribution, and dynamics of marine biodiversity
Marine biodiversity is essential to the functioning of the Earth’s ecosystems, and supports a range of ecosystem services including food production, climate regulation, and cultural values. Read more
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Modelling climate adaptation futures in the Arctic
One full scholarship is available in the School of Geography in 2025. This scholarship is open to UK applicants and covers fees plus maintenance, and associated fieldwork costs. Read more
Connecting the dots: Assessing the conservation benefits of essential fish habitat networks under future climate change
Scientific background: . Marine fishes exhibit complex life cycles, featuring discrete spawning, nursery and feeding areas that confer different benefits to the stock. Read more
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