John Spicer

Professor John Spicer is a marine zoologist at the University of Plymouth's Marine Institute, specializing in ecophysiology. With over three decades of research experience, he focuses on how marine organisms adapt to climate change stressors like ocean acidification and hypoxia, authoring 180+ publications and advising policymakers globally.

• Key research areas: Ecophysiology, Climate Change Impacts, Ocean Acidification
• Co-developed EmbryoPhenomics - an automated system for real-time embryonic development tracking
• Scientific advisor for Ancient Mariner Big Read, integrating marine science with arts

His work on Antarctic gigantism and hypoxia sensitivity (2019) and collaborations with British Antarctic Survey highlight evolutionary responses to climate-driven oxygen reduction. Media coverage includes BBC, The Guardian, and The Independent.

Teaching modules:

• MBIO162 Biodiversity
• MBIO228 Experimental Marine Biology Field Course
• MBIO329 Marine Biology: An evolutionary approach

Contact: Room 613, Davy Building, Plymouth | +44 1752 584650 | J.I.Spicer@plymouth.ac.uk