Alec Moore

Alec Moore

Dr

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6336-9679
2000 …2026

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Overview

I gained my undergraduate degree in Marine Sciences in 1995 (Southampton) and an MSc in Ecosystems Analysis and Governance at Warwick (1999). I then worked in applied marine biology globally for the next ~20 years, undertaking work such as marine ecological surveys, fisheries observing, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) of marine developments. This included a spell in Kuwait (2001-2003) where I set up and ran marine surveys associated with Gulf War oil spills. While working I undertook a PhD by Published Works through Bangor’s School of Ocean Sciences (SOS) on the taxonomy, diversity and fisheries of the elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) of the Persian/Arabian Gulf, based on fieldwork with artisanal fisheries in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Bahrain. I changed career paths and made the jump to academia and SOS in 2019, working as a postdoc on the Sustainable Fisheries Wales project. I took up my lecturer role in 2024.

I am a marine ecologist whose research aims to inform the sustainable management and conservation of marine biota, particularly sharks and rays. Geographic focus spans local waters of Wales and the Irish Sea to data-poor regions (Arabia, Africa), with a focus on highly threatened and poorly-known species. My research has included rediscovery of a 'lost' shark, discovery of two stingray species, documenting regional sawfish extinction, and identifying bull shark nursery grounds. As part of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group I have contributed to Red List Assessments, global conservation initiatives and the development of Important Shark Areas.  In addition to fieldwork I typically use inexpensive, alternative and opportunistic sources of data (fish markets, fishers ecological knowledge, museums, historical documents, angling records, online). I am increasingly involved in marine historical ecology, using a range of documentary sources to understand past baselines, long-term change, and to directly inform modern-day management of species.

Contact Info

E-mail: [email protected]

Room 116, 1st floor, Marine Centre Wales, Menai Bridge 

 

Teaching and Supervision

I teach on the following modules:

OSX-3023 Sharks and their relatives

OSX-4024 Marine top predator 1

OSX-1004 Diversity of marine life (elasmobranchs)

OSX-3023 Marine mammal science

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):

  • SDG 14 - Life Below Water

Education/Academic qualification

Professional, Professional, Associate Fellow , Higher Education Academy

Award Date: 14 Feb 2024

PhD, Elasmobranchs of the Persian (Arabian) Gulf: diversity, taxonomy & fisheries, School of Ocean Sciences

BSc, Marine Sciences, University of Southampton

MSc, Ecosystems Analysis & Governance, University of Warwick

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  • Only One Percent of Important Shark and Ray Areas in the Western Indian Ocean Are Fully Protected From Fishing Pressure

    Cochran, J. E. M., Charles, R., Temple, A. J., Kyne, P. M., García‐Rodríguez, E., Gonzalez‐Pestana, A., Batlle‐Morera, A., Mouton, T. L., Armstrong, A. O., Rohner, C. A., Coker, D. J., Hardenstine, R. S., Kattan, A., McIvor, A. J., Peinemann, V. N., O'Toole, K. A., Palm, L., Richardson, E. B., Akhilesh, K. V. & Ali Abedi, H. & 113 others, Almealla, R. K., Almojil, D., Andrzejaczek, S., Askin, A. N., Banerjee, A. A., Bargahi, H. R., Barnes, A. J., Barteneva‐Vitry, S., Behzadi, S., Bein, A., Bennett, R. H., Bocchi, F., Boldrocchi, G., Braulik, G. T., Braun, C. D., Brighton, E., Budd, F. K. P., Bullock, R. W., Canovas Perez, C., Carlisle, A. B., Carpenter, M., Chapple, T. K., Chaúca, I., Cliff, G., Crochelet, E., Cullain, N., Curnick, D. J., Daly, R., de Necker, L., Diamant, S., Donati, G. F. A., Ebert, D. A., Eid, E., Elhassa, I. S., Elston, C., Everett, B. I., Farrag, M. M. S., Fassbender, N., Fennessy, S. T., Fernando, S. M. C., Finucci, B., Flam, A. L., Gausman, P., Gauthier, A. R. G., Sreekanth, G. B., Gupta, T., Hafeez, M., Hagy, B. N., Haines, J. L. A., Harris, J. L., Harvey‐Carroll, J., Hempson, T. N., Hilbourne, S. T., Hsu, H. H., Ibrahim, N. D., Jacoby, D. M. P., Jaquemet, S., Babu K K, I., Karnad, D., Kaunda‐Arara, B., Kizhakudan, S. J., Kock, A. A., Koester, A., Kuboja, B. N., Kuguru, B. L., Lea, J. S. E., Mahadalle, O., Manjebrayakath, H., Mason‐Parker, C., Mateos‐Molina, D., Menon, M., Moore, A. B. M., Mourier, J., Murra, T. S., Nakhawa, A. D., Nazurally, N., Nelso, L. E., Nevill, J. E. G., Olbers, J. M., Ostrovski, R. L., Peel, L. R., Perisic, N., Peterson, B., Pierce, S. J., Pittman, S. J., Rahangdale, S., Rambahiniarison, J., Rastgoo, A. R., Rezaie‐Atagholipour, M., Robinson, D. P., Samoilys, M. A., Sawers, T. J., Scannell, B. J., Schmidt, J. V., Silva, I. M., Silva, L., Solonomenjanahary, J., Spaet, J. L. Y., Stevens, G. M. W., Strike, E. M., Thomas, S., van Beuningen, D., Venables, S. K., Vossgaetter, L., Weideli, O. C., Williams, I. D., Williams, C. T., Willson, A. J., Wilson, L., Zareer, I. H., Zerr, K. M., Berumen, M. L. & Jabado, R. W., 11 Jan 2026, In: Ecology and Evolution. 16, 1, e72690.

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  • Harvesting the Sea in Central Monsoon Dhofar and al-Mahrah

    Watson, J. C., Baquir, S., Morris, M. J. & Moore, A., 5 Feb 2025, Harvesting the Sea in Southeastern Arabia: Volume 1: Regional Studies. University of Cambridge, p. 341-422 82 p.

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  • Century-scale loss and change in the fishes and fisheries of a temperate marine ecosystem revealed by qualitative historical sources

    Moore, A., Brander, K., Evans, S., Holm, P. & Hiddink, J. G., 20 Jul 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Fish and Fisheries. 25, 5, p. 876-894

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  • Historical dataset details the distribution, extent and form of lost Ostrea edulis reef ecosystems

    Thurstan, R. H., McCormick, H., Preston, J., Ashton, E. C., Bennema, F. P., Bratoš Cetinić, A., Brown, J. H., Cameron, T. C., da Costa, F., Donnan, D. W., Ewers, C., Fortibuoni, T., Galimany, E., Giovanardi, O., Grancher, R., Grech, D., Hayden-Hughes, M., Helmer, L., Jensen, K. T. & Juanes, J. A. & 16 others, Latchford, J., Moore, A. B. M., Moutopoulos, D. K., Nielsen, P., von Nordheim, H., Ondiviela, B., Peter, C., Pogoda, B., Poulsen, B., Pouvreau, S., Scherer, C., Smaal, A. C., Smyth, D., Strand, Å., Theodorou, J. A. & zu Ermgassen, P. S. E., 5 Nov 2024, In: Scientific data. 11, 1

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  • Predicting potential spawning areas of European bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, in the Irish and Celtic Seas

    Lincoln, H., Robins, P., Wilmes, S.-B., Pérez-Mayol, S., Moore, A., Simpson, S., Goward Brown, A., Heney, C., Malham, S., Morales-Nin, B., Hold, N. & McCarthy, I., 1 Feb 2024, In: Fisheries Research. 270, 106884.

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