Convex Seascape Survey

So - how can a healthy ocean help combat climate change? ???? ? That’s the critical question the Convex Seascape Survey, a 5-year global research project, is trying to find out!? Scroll through the post to find out how our scientists are approaching this complex question and visit our website below to learn more. ?? https://lnkd.in/e9tf7mTC .? .? . Convex Insurance Blue Marine Foundation Exeter Marine? ?#OceanScience #CarbonSequestration #EnvironmentalScience #SeafloorCarbon #BlueCarbon #ClimateAction #CarbonStorage #MarineConservation?

Meet your ocean carbon educators: Dr. Richard Tennant (@richardktennant) and Dr. Rebecca Parker! ?????????? Ahead of their live lesson ‘CSI Seabed’ this week – we sat down with them both to chat about all things research, education and ocean carbon.? What’s your role at the Convex Seascape Survey? Richard: I’m an Environmental Genomics Researcher, investigating seabed carbon stocks and their origin. Rebecca: I'm a Marine Geologist, using sedimentary DNA analysis alongside historic dating on marine sediment cores to trace the origins of blue carbon. What attracted to you to working on this research project?? ? Richard: The marine environment is incredibly complex and ever-changing, yet we still have limited understanding of how it responds to a changing climate. Effective environmental protection requires meaningful action grounded in strong scientific evidence. What attracted me to the project was the opportunity to assess how marine ecosystems store carbon, delivering vital data to guide conservation efforts and safeguard these essential carbon stocks.? ? Rebecca: This project tackles the unknowns in the ocean-climate connection by studying carbon storage in continental shelf sediments. This presents an exciting opportunity to apply my skills to research that informs sustainable ocean management and protects blue carbon stocks. It is also a unique opportunity to work with scientists from across different fields and carry out fieldwork in exciting locations.? ? ? What’s been your favourite piece of fieldwork to date?? ? Richard: Our recent fieldwork in Jersey was a major milestone, marking the first time we established a fully functional ‘environmental DNA’ lab in the field, rather than having to transport samples back to Exeter. Advances in DNA sequencing now enable this type of research, which was unimaginable just years ago.? ? Rebecca: Recent fieldwork in New Zealand is a major highlight - there’s something special about doing fieldwork in your home country! It’s the first time we’ve successfully deployed the mini vibro-corer to collect up to 1m long marine sediment cores – we collected 42 in total.?? Why is education important in the mission to tackle climate change?? ? Richard: Education is vital, not only for training and inspiring future scientists but also because we have a responsibility for protecting our planet today, to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.? ? Rebecca: Education is crucial in addressing climate change. It equips individuals with the knowledge and critical thinking needed to develop sustainable solutions and innovative technologies that will protect our planet.? ? Convex Insurance Blue Marine Foundation Exeter Marine #OceanEducation #MarineScience #STEMeducation #OceanConservation #MarineEcosystem #EnvironmentalEducation #OceanAwareness?

"In the UK, students can complete their education without encountering a single marine example of all the basic fundamental processes that regulate the health of our climate." ?? We're delighted to see brilliant coverage of an insightful piece by our lead researcher, Dr. Ceri Lewis, and our education lead, Victoria Turner. They explore the importance of integrating ocean studies into climate education, debunk common myths about how the ocean functions, and discuss ways to encourage more women and girls to pursue careers in science. ?? They also highlight how our education program with Encounter Edu serves as a strong foundation for addressing these critical issues. ???? You can read the article in The Scotsman below, among many other publications. ???? https://lnkd.in/e47wbSr7 Blue Marine Foundation Exeter Marine University of Exeter Convex Insurance #OceanEducation #ClimateScience #MarineConservation #STEMeducation #WomenInScience

This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re shouting out the brilliant women leading the way in marine science for the Convex Seascape Survey. From early career researchers to industry leaders, our female scientists are pushing the scientific boundaries of ocean exploration, innovation and research. ?? Listen to their thoughts on what they have to say about being a woman in science. ??? ? Help us celebrate women in science by tagging a woman in the field who inspires you! Tara Williams Ceri Lewis Gail Fordham Rachel Delhaise Exeter Marine Blue Marine Foundation Convex Insurance #IWD2025 #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #WomenInMarineScience #MarineScience #WomenInResearch #CareerInScience?

Teachers – looking to inspire the next generation of eco champions? ??? There’s just 1 week left to sign up to our two free, online live lessons, during #BritishScienceWeek. We’ll be bringing the wonders of the ocean to your classroom and exploring its critical role in fighting climate change. ?? ?? March 11th – Go whale spotting with marine scientist Dr. Carlos Angulo-Preckler and discover how whales help store carbon in our ocean. We’ll also hear first-hand stories about what life is like researching whales in Antarctica. ?? ?? March 13th – Become an environmental investigator with Dr. Rebecca Parker and Dr. Richard Tennant as you learn about environmental DNA, and how it can unlock the secrets within marine ecosystems. ?? Brought to you by Encounter Edu in partnership with Convex Insurance, University of Exeter, Exeter Marine, and Blue Marine Foundation, these unmissable sessions are available live or on catch-up! Submit your class’s questions in advance for our experts to answer. Click the link below to book. https://lnkd.in/ejEVbsf #BSW2025 #FreeTeacherResources #OceanEducation #OceanLiteracy #climateeducation #stemlearning #MarineScience #Ocean #OceanConservation

We're proud to be delivering an incredibly ambitious research project with our partners KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), travelling to Antarctica to study the role of whale populations in carbon stored in the ocean. ???? This diagram is a great explainer on the types of whale processes we are researching! #WhaleResearch #AntarcticResearch #OceanClimate #ClimateScience

???? Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! Let’s shine a light on some underrated climate heroes: marine worms! These tiny burrowers might be playing a bigger role in fighting climate change than we think. Every minute, sediment dwelling creatures (like worms) mix up an amount of sediment 12.5x the volume of Mount Everest! As they burrow into the seafloor, in a process called bioturbation, they pull carbon rich organic matter down with them, helping to lock it away for thousands of years?.?? At the Convex Seascape Survey, we’re researching which worm species are best at this natural carbon storage process to truly quantify their role in tackling climate change.? Convex Insurance Blue Marine Foundation Exeter Marine #WorldWildlifeDay2025 #ClimateHeroes #MarineWorms #OceanScience #CarbonStorage #Bioturbation #MarineEcosystem #NatureBasedSolutions #BlueCarbon? ?

Want to see behind the scenes of the Convex Seascape Survey education programme? ??????? Look no further! Our fun-filled day included learning about the various ways whales contribute to the ocean carbon storage process, arts and crafts that bring to life these ocean giants, and some marine-worm fudge dessert to round off the day. ???? Head to the link in our bio to explore our education resources. ? .? .? .? Convex Insurance Blue Marine Foundation Exeter Marine?Rachel Delhaise #OceanEducation #MarineScience #STEMeducation #OceanConservation #WhalePump #MarineEcosystem #CarbonSequestration #KidsInSTEM #EnvironmentalEducation #OceanAwareness? ?

?????We are thrilled to have delivered another fun?education workshop with Encounter Edu at the Convex Insurance offices! This time, we dived deep into the vital role whales play in ocean carbon storage. The children loved learning about the ‘whale pump’, where carbon capturing phytoplankton bloom thanks to the nutrients brought to them by whale faeces, from one of?our scientists?Dr. Benjamin Harris.???? ? We then moved onto to making colourful and vibrant giant squids, sperm whales and humpback whales - scroll through the post to look at the children’s masterpieces! ? We can’t wait for the next one! ? Blue Marine Foundation Exeter Marine?Rachel Delhaise Jade R. Gail Fordham Ashley Stockwell Victoria Turner #OceanEducation #MarineScience #STEMeducation #OceanConservation #WhalePump #MarineEcosystem #CarbonSequestration #KidsInSTEM #EnvironmentalEducation #OceanAwareness?

One of the most complex topics the Convex Seascape Survey is tackling is how tides impact how the ocean stores carbon. ???? Using PALTIDE, a cutting-edge tool developed by our scientists, we’re analysing changes in tidal processes over the past 21,000 years, and how these changes could hold the key to unlocking where in the world carbon has accumulated below the seafloor. Explore more on our website! https://lnkd.in/e9tf7mTC?? ? Convex Insurance Blue Marine Foundation Exeter Marine? ? #OceanScience #ClimateAction #MarineResearch #ClimateScience #EnvironmentalResearch #TidalProcesses