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Sam Purdon
19 hours ago2 min read
A silver lining to marine litter?
The Scottish shoreline got a hammering during Storm Eowyn, but it wasn’t just waves arriving on the coastline. So why is a beach in...
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Sam Purdon
5 days ago1 min read
Let’s visit Richardson Bay
You may wonder why someone in Ireland is talking about a bay in America. But you should spread your wings sometimes. I also have plenty...
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Sam Purdon
Jan 281 min read
Avocet in Belfast Lough
Last week it was reported that an avocet was spotted in the RSPB's Window on Wildlife Site in Belfast Lough. The avocet is a wading bird,...
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Sam Purdon
Jan 191 min read
Sailing in the Arctic is easy?
As I have mentioned before, I am a bit hooked on Alluring Arctic 's voyage through the North West Passage. A part of the world most would...
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Sam Purdon
Jan 172 min read
Oh no, is that a… Cruisezilla?
A Guardian article cited that cruise ships have doubled in size since 2020 - known as ‘Cruisezillas’. Here is some of my research into...
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Sam Purdon
Jan 102 min read
The Life of a Gurnard
I received a lovely new mug as a Christmas gift. On this mug, a beautiful bright orange fish is expertly painted. This fish is the...
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Sam Purdon
Jan 52 min read
The Events of the Boxing Day Tsunami
It has been 20 years since the Boxing Day Tsunami. Over 220,000 people sadly lost their lives. Understanding these catastrophic events is...
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Sam Purdon
Oct 17, 20243 min read
What does a Marine Social Scientist Do?
What’s your name and job title? Pamela Buchan, Research Fellow What does your role entail and why is it important for oceans and...
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Sam Purdon
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Advice from a Researcher in Berlin
What’s your name and job title? Matteo Lattuada, postdoc researcher at TU Berlin, Germany What does your role entail and why is it...
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Sam Purdon
Sep 26, 20243 min read
How to Combine Marine Data and Art? Kerrie Explains!
What’s your name and job title? Kerrie O'Leary, Artist, based between London and Dublin. What does your role entail and why is it...
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Sam Purdon
Sep 18, 20241 min read
Making Noise above the Water with Matt
What’s your name and job title? Matt Testoni, Podcaster, Underwater Photographer and Marine Scientist What does your role entail and why...
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Sam Purdon
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Catching the paint
At this time of year, hundreds of boats will be lifted out around our coastline to be packed away snugly for winter 🥶 When the boats are...
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Sam Purdon
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Career Advice from an Ecologist and Writer - Richard Nairn
What’s your name and job title? Richard Nairn. Ecologist and writer. Co. Wicklow or anywhere in Ireland What does your role entail and...
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Sam Purdon
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Fancy Researching Sharks? You should meet John
What’s your name and job title? John Hlavin, PhD student in the University of Miami Rosenstiel School Shark Research and Conservation Lab...
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Sam Purdon
Aug 29, 20243 min read
A Chat with Dr Jack Dyer
What’s your name and job title? Dr Jack Dyer - Consultant, Activist, Academic, Youth Entrepreneur What does your role entail and why is...
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Sam Purdon
Aug 22, 20244 min read
What does a Blue Economy Consultant do? Belinda Explains
What’s your name and job title? Belinda Bramley, Independent Blue Economy Consultant What does your role entail and why is it important...
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Sam Purdon
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Can you Bird Watch for living? YES! Meet Adam the Ecologist
What’s your name and job title? Adam McClure, Senior Ecologist (Ornithology) What does your role entail and why is it important for...
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Sam Purdon
Jun 17, 20246 min read
The Seagrass Essentials
Heidi, Marine Biologist, gives a great insight into the ecosystem services provided by seagrass and what we can do to protect them...
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Sam Purdon
Dec 10, 20235 min read
Transitioning to Offshore Renewable Energy: How easy is it?
Myself and Tomos Davies had only chatted over LinkedIn a couple of times. However, a few weeks ago we were able to have a real...
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Sam Purdon
Dec 10, 20234 min read
Investigating Northern Ireland's Bathing Water Quality in 2022
To make you aware, I wrote this article at the end of 2022. I hope to draft an updated version for 2023 after considering the new bathing...
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