Coleen Suckling

Coleen Suckling is an Associate Professor in Aquaculture/Fisheries at the University of Rhode Island (URI), USA. She previously held roles as a Lecturer in Marine Biology and Director of the Master of Science Degree Program. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Cambridge and postdoctoral research at Bangor University. She brings over 15 years of experience in aquaculture, hatchery operations, and climate change research.

Education:

• Ph.D., Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, UK (2013)
• MSc, Marine Biology, Bangor University, UK (2004)
• BSc, Marine Biology and Oceanography, Bangor University, UK (2002)

Research Interests: Her work focuses on marine eco-physiology, particularly how organisms respond to climate change, plastic pollution, and aquaculture practices. Key themes include predicting species responses to climate stressors, optimizing hatchery production for sea urchins, and linking plastic pollution with climate change impacts.

Grants & Collaborations: She collaborates with stakeholders like the USDA and NGOs. Notable projects include integrating sea urchins with shellfish farming and studying microplastic effects on marine organisms.

Labs/Teams: Leads research teams at URI, focusing on sustainable seafood and ecosystem resilience. Her lab emphasizes translational research for industry impact.