Dr Martin Skov

Reader in Marine Biology

Contact info

Room: 408 Westbury Mount      Phone: 01248 383846

E-mail: mwskov@bangor.ac.uk

Web: Google Scholar

 

I did a BSc (1st Class Hons) in marine biology with Bangor University in 1996, which followed by a PhD in mangrove ecology with Liverpool University in 2001. My postdoctoral career took me through a two year research fellowship with Lisbon University in Portugal, studying crustacean recruitment dynamics, a one year postdoc with Bangor University on phytoplankton research, and a 3 year postdoctoral fellowship with Southampton University, in which I used intertidal snails and biofilms to test model predictions related to resource distribution and habitat fragmentation. I returned to Bangor University in 2009 for a Research Lectureship, which in January 2013 led to a permanent lectureship and later a Senior Lectureship with the School of Ocean Sciences.

I am an experimental ecologist with particular interests in the ecological functioning and ecosystem services of coastal salt marshes, mangroves and seagrasses. My research focuses particularly on regulators of landscape-scale functioning, such as examining what determines the delivery of natural coastal protection and carbon sequestration by marshes and mangroves, and explaining and predicting long- and medium-term changes in marsh and mangrove area cover. I have a strong interest in the human interactions with coastal wetlands, including wellbeing associations and how ecosystem management impacts on ecosystem service delivery. My work includes fundamental experimentation with ecosystem simulations in the field and hydrological flumes, use of historical data, records and systematic observations for understanding long-term processes in coastal systems.

 

Research Areas

Marine Ecology

Marine Conservation and Resource Management

Sediment Dynamics and Morphology

 

  1. 2019
  2. Published

    Opposing indirect effects of domestic herbivores on saltmarsh erosion

    Pages Fauria, J., Jenkins, S., Bouma, T., Sharps, E. & Skov, M., 15 Aug 2019, In: Ecosystems. p. 1055-1068

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  3. Published

    The Intertidal Zone of the North-East Atlantic Region: Pattern and Process

    Hawkins, S. J., Pack, K. E., Firth, L. B., Mieszkowska, N., Evans, A. J., Martins, G. M., Åberg, P., Adams, L. C., Arenas, F., Boaventura, D. M., Bohn, K., Borges, C. D. G., Castro, J. J., Coleman, R. A., Crowe, T. P., Cruz, T., Davies, M. S., Epstein, G., Faria, J., Ferreira, J. G., Frost, N. J., Griffin, J. N., Hanley, ME., Herbert, R. J. H., Hyder, K., Johnson, M. P., Lima, F. P., Masterson-Algar, P., Moore, P. J., Moschella, P. S., Notman, G. M., Pannacciulli, F. G., Ribeiro, P. A., Santos, A. M., Silva, A. C. F., Skov, M. W., Sugden, H., Vale, M., Wangkulangkul, K., Wort, E. J. G., Thompson, R. C., Hartnoll, R. G., Burrows, M. T. & Jenkins, S. R., Sept 2019, Interactions in the Marine Benthos: Global Patterns and Processes. Hawkins, S. J., Bohn, K., Firth, L. B. & Williams, G. A. (eds.). 1 ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, Vol. 87. p. 7-46 40 p. (Systematics Assocations; vol. Special Volume 87).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

  4. Published

    Sediment supply explains long-term and large-scale patterns in saltmarsh lateral expansion and erosion

    Ladd, C. J. T., Duggan Edwards, M. F., Bouma, T. J., Pages, J. F. & Skov, M. W., 28 Oct 2019, In: Geophysical Research Letters. 46, 20, p. 11178-11187

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  5. Published

    A framework linking ecosystem services and human well-being: Saltmarsh as a case study

    Rendon, O. R., Garbutt, A., Skov, M., Moller, I., Alexander, M., Ballinger, R., Wyles, K., Smith, G., McKinley, E., Griffin, J., Thomas, M., Davidson, K., Pages, J., Read, S. & Beaumont, N., Dec 2019, In: People and Nature. 1, 4, p. 486-496

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  6. 2020
  7. Published

    External conditions drive optimal planting configurations for salt marsh restoration

    Duggan Edwards, M. F., Pages, J. F., Jenkins, S. R., Bouma, T. J. & Skov, M. W., Mar 2020, In: Journal of Applied Ecology. 57, 3, p. 619-629

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  8. Published

    Grazing reduces bee abundance and diversity in saltmarshes by suppressing flowering of key plant species

    Davidson, K. E., Fowler, M. S., Skov, M., Forman, D., Alison, J., Botham, M., Beaumont, N. & Griffin, J., 1 Apr 2020, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 291, 106760.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Editorial: Structure, Functioning and Conservation of Coastal Vegetated Wetlands

    Richir, J., Bouillon, S., Gobert, S., Skov, M. & Borges, A. V., 29 May 2020, In: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 8, 4 p., 134.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  10. Published

    Multiple trait dimensions mediate stress gradient effects on plant biomass allocation, with implications for coastal ecosystem services.

    de Battisti, D., Fowler, M. S., Jenkins, S., Skov, M., Bouma, T. J., Neyland, P. J. & Griffin, J., Jul 2020, In: Journal of Ecology. 108, 4, p. 1227-1240

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  11. Published

    Mangrove carbon stocks and biomass partitioning in an extreme environment

    Chatting, M., Le Vay, L., Walton, M., Skov, M., Kennedy, H., Wilson, S. & Al Maslamani, I., 5 Oct 2020, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 244, 106940.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  12. 2021
  13. Published

    Faunal mediated carbon export from mangroves in an arid area

    Walton, M., Al Maslamani, I., Chatting, M., Smyth, D., Castillo, A., Skov, M. & Le Vay, L., 10 Feb 2021, In: Science of the Total Environment. 755, 1, 13 p., 142677.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Coastal wetlands mitigate storm flooding and associated costs in estuaries

    Fairchild, T. P., Bennett, W. G., Day, B., Skov, M., Moller, I., Beaumont, N., Karunarathna, H. & Griffin, J. N., 7 Jul 2021, In: Environmental Research Letters. 16, 7, 074034.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  15. Published

    Saltmarsh resilience to periodic shifts in tidal channels

    Ladd, C. J. T., Duggan Edwards, M., Pages, J. F. & Skov, M., 20 Oct 2021, In: Frontiers in Marine Science. 8, 13 p., 757715.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Modelling Different Flood Management Scenarios in Estuaries

    Barada, M., Robins, P., Skov, M. & Lewis, M., Nov 2021.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterpeer-review

  17. 2022
  18. Published

    Future mangrove carbon storage under climate change and deforestation

    Chatting, M., Al-Maslamani, I., Walton, M., Skov, M., Kennedy, H., Husrevoglu, S. & Le Vay, L., 10 Feb 2022, In: Frontiers in Marine Science. 9, 14 p., 781876.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Flood scenario modelling in estuaries based on different management strategies

    Barada, M., Robins, P., Skov, M. & Lewis, M., Mar 2022, p. 29.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  20. Published

    Functional responses of mangrove fauna to forest degradation

    Barbanera, A., Markesteijn, L., Kairo, J., Juma, G. A., Karythis, S. & Skov, M., 17 Mar 2022, In: Marine and Freshwater Research.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  21. Published

    When One Health Meets the United Nations Ocean Decade: Global Agendas as a Pathway to Promote Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research on Human-Nature Relationships

    Masterson Algar, P., Jenkins, S., Windle, G., Morris-Webb, E., Takahashi, C. K., Burke, T., Rosa, I., Martinez, A. S., Torres-Mattos, E. B., Taddei, R., Morrison, V., Kasten, P., Bryning, L., Cruz de Oliveira, N. R., Gonçalves, L. R., Skov, M., Beynon-Davies, C., Bumbeer, J., Saldiva, P. H. N., Leão, E. & Christofoletti, R., 6 Apr 2022, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 13, 809009.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  22. Published

    Coastal Agricultural Landscapes:: Mapping and understanding grazing intensity on Welsh Saltmarshes

    McKinley, E., Harvey, R., Ballinger, R., Davidson, K., Griffin, J. & Skov, M., 1 May 2022, In: Ocean and Coastal Management. 222, 106128.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  23. Published

    Saltmarsh Blue Carbon in UK and NW Europe - evidence synthesis for a UK Saltmarsh

    Mason, V., Wood, K. A., Jupe, L. L., Burden, A. & Skov, M., 6 May 2022, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Bangor.

    Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned reportpeer-review

  24. Published

    The importance of estuary shape in evaluating the flood risk in estuaries

    Barada, M., Robins, P., Skov, M. & Lewis, M., 24 May 2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conferenceAbstractpeer-review

  25. Published

    Is estuary shape important for (compound) flooding in estuaries?

    Barada, M., Robins, P., Skov, M. & Lewis, M., 11 Jul 2022.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePosterpeer-review

  26. Published

    Tidal water exchange drives fish and crustacean abundances in salt marshes

    de la Barra, P., Skov, M., Lawrence, P., Schiaffi, J. I. & Hiddink, J. G., 11 Aug 2022, In: Marine Ecology Progress Series. 694, p. 61-72

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  27. Published

    Using citizen science to estimate surficial soil blue carbon stocks in Great British saltmarshes

    Smeaton, C., Burden, A., Ruranska, P., Ladd, C. J. T., Garbutt, A., Jones, L., McMahon, L., Miller, L. C., Skov, M. & Austin, W. E. N., 11 Aug 2022, In: Frontiers in Marine Science. 9, 16 p., 959459.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  28. Published

    Elucidating the surface macroplastic load, types and distribution in mangrove areas around Cebu Island, Philippines and its policy implications

    Paler, M. K. O., Tabanag, I. D. F., Siacor, F. D. C., Geraldino, P. J. L., Walton, M., Dunn, C., Skov, M., Hiddink, J. G. & Taboada, E. B., 10 Sept 2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 838, 3, 156408.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

  29. Published

    Priorities to inform research on marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia

    Omeyer, L. C. M., Duncan, E. M., Aiemsomboon, K., Beaumont, N., Bureekul, S., Cao, B., Carrasco, L. R., Chavanich, S., Clark, J., Cordova, M. R., Couceiro, F., Cragg, S. M., Dickson, N., Frailler, P., Ferraro, G., Fletcher, S., Fong, J., Ford, A., Guttierrez, T., Hamid, F. S., Hiddink, J. G., Hoa, P. T., Holland, S. L., Jones, L., Jones, N., Koldewey, H., Lauro, F. M., Lee, C., Lewis, M., Marks, D., Matallana-Surget, S., Mayorga-Adame, C. G., McGeehan, J., Fesser, L., Michie, L., Miller, M. A., Mohamad, Z. F., Nor, N. H. M., Muller, M., Neill, S., Nelms, S. E., Onda, D. F., Ong, J. J. L., Pariatamby, A., Phang, S. C., Quiliam, R., Robins, P., Salta, M., Sartimbul, A., Shakuto, S., Skov, M., Taboada, E. B., Todd, P. A., Toh, T. C., Valiyaveettil, S., Viyakran, V., Wonnapinij, P., Wood, L. E., Yong, C. L. X. & Godley, B. J., 1 Oct 2022, In: Science of the Total Environment. 841, 156704.

    Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review