Jack’s academic background comprises a BSc (Hons) in Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology from the University of Plymouth and an MSc in Marine Renewable Energy from ICIT, Heriot-Watt University. Jack also has extensive work experience including logistics, project management, recreational and technical dive instruction, and environmental consultancy. His interests lie in combining various marine survey techniques and statistical modelling to elucidate extent ranges of blue carbon habitats and then evaluating these resources financially in carbon markets to ensure they are made relevant to planning, policy, and governance.

Project: Blue Carbon Audit of Orkney

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Supervisors: Jo Porter, Michael Bell, John Baxter, Mary Spencer-Jones, Richard Bates, Gareth

Keywords: Blue Carbon, Ecological Economics, Climate Change, Marine Planning