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Research output per year
Personal profile
Overview
I undertook a master's in marine biology at Bangor University (2006-2010), before starting a PhD here in 2011. I taught at Newcastle University for three years, and was the marine lead for internationalisation. I have been teaching at Bangor since 2020, and I am the Foundation Year lead for SOS, the Director of Marketing and Recruitment and Admissions Tutor for Marine Biology, and Module Organiser for eight modules from foundation through to master’s level.
My research interests include non-native species, macroalgae, seagrass, microbial interactions with wider ecology, and microplastics. I am PI on three PhD projects, one Master’s by Research, and I have co-supervision responsibilities and other links to a range of other PGR and student internship/placement projects.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Professional, Professional, Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy, Bangor University
Award Date: 1 Aug 2024
Professional, Professional, Newcastle Teaching Award, Newcastle University
Award Date: 24 May 2018
Postgraduate, PhD, Trade-offs in macroalgal chemical defences: Battle of the sexes, invaders and consumers
Award Date: 30 Sept 2015
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Higher Education Academy
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Evaluating microplastic trapping efficiency in seagrass meadows using hydraulic flume simulations
Cousins, A., Dunn, C., Aberg, D., Williams, M., Smyth, A., Green, M. & Kurr, M., 1 Apr 2025, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 213, 117660.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fieldwork case studies: A model for the development of essential employability skills in a fieldwork setting for First and Second Year undergraduate Marine Biology students using a formative training, collaborative, and informed assessment choice approach.
Grange, L. & Kurr, M., 1 Oct 2024, (Submitted) Teaching Fieldwork in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. France, D., Batty, L. C. & Swanton, D. (eds.).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Drivers of Sex-specific Trade-offs in the Macroalga Ascophyllum nodosum
Kurr, M. & Davies, A., 3 Sept 2020, In: Plant. 8, 3, p. 54-63Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Importance of Water-Volume on the Release of Microplastic Fibers from Laundry
Kelly, M. R., Lant, N. J., Kurr, M. & Burgess, J. G., 15 Oct 2019, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 53, 20, p. 11735-11744Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The chemical defences of the invasive alga Sargassum muticum (Yendo) Fensholt correlate to mesoherbivore diversity, but not to time-since-invasion
Kurr, M. & Davies, A. J., Jun 2019, In: Hydrobiologia. 836, 1, p. 35-47Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impacts
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Commonly littered and problematic plastic items
Abrams, N. (Participant), Spear, M. (Participant), Tenbrink, T. (Participant), Parry, S. (Participant), Patterson, C. (Participant), Hanna, S. (Participant), Willcock, S. (Participant), Rimmer, C. (Participant), Ferris, D. (Participant), Kurr, M. (Participant), Auge, A. (Participant), Nowakowski, M. (Participant) & Dunn, C. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental
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Commonly littered single-use plastic items in England
Abrams, N. (Participant), Dunn, C. (Participant), Rimmer, C. (Participant), Parry, S. (Participant), Ferris, D. (Participant), Kurr, M. (Participant), Patterson, C. (Participant), Spear, M. (Participant), Hanna, S. (Participant), Willcock, S. (Participant), Tenbrink, T. (Participant), Nowakowski, M. (Participant) & Auge, A. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental
Projects
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Activities
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North Wales Marine Conservation Conference
Kurr, M. (Director)
26 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference
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Swansea University (External organisation)
Kurr, M. (Member)
1 Apr 2025 → 31 Dec 2026Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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North Wales Marine Conservation Conference
Kurr, M. (Organiser)
6 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference
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Hidden Worlds Outreach Event
Kurr, M. (Contributor) & Green, M. (Contributor)
9 Mar 2024Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
Prizes
Thesis
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Trade-offs in macroalgal chemical defences: battle of the sexes,invaders and consumers
Kurr, M. (Author), Davies, A. (Supervisor), Jan 2015Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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