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Research Focus
I am undertaking a PhD studentship under the title of:
'Marine Habitat Restoration for Future Resilience: Biogenic Reef Restoration in Sea Loughs Under a Changing Climate'
My aim is to assess the current practises used within marine habitat restoration and attempt to optimise them for use specifically within Northern Ireland's sea loughs. I will be focussing on biogenic habitats such as native oyster (Ostrea edulis) reefs and seagrass (Zostera marina) meadows, exploring options for both passive and active restoration. A further aim of this project is to future-proof these methods to account for the effects of changing pressures such as rising sea temperatures, increasing ocean acidification and the spread of marine non-native invasive species.
Keywords
- QH301 Biology
- Marine Habitat Restoration
- Biogenic Habitat
- Climate Change
- Oysters
- Seagrass
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 1 Article
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Coastal roots: the history of seagrass in Northern Ireland
Bajko, R., Millar, R. & Smyth, D., 23 Jun 2025, In: Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. 105, 10 p., e63.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 3 Oral presentation
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Coastal Roots: The History of Seagrass in Northern Ireland
Bajko, R. (Advisor)
19 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Coastal Roots: The History of Seagrass in Northern Ireland
Bajko, R. (Advisor)
12 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Coastal Roots: The History of Seagrass in Northern Ireland
Bajko, R. (Advisor)
20 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation