Colin Hannon

Colin Hannon is a Senior Research Fellow and Principal Investigator at the Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC), affiliated with the Department of Natural Resources & The Environment at the National University of Ireland, Galway. His research focuses on marine environmental science, aquaculture sustainability, and ecological risk assessment. Key areas include microplastic pollution, trace metal bioaccumulation, and the ecological impacts of human activities on marine organisms like oysters, sea urchins, and abalone.

Recent work highlights include studies on geographic patterns of microplastics in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, analysis of oyster aquaculture practices across the Atlantic, and assessments of sea urchin restocking efficacy. Hannon collaborates internationally, with projects addressing environmental risk, food safety, and sustainable fisheries management. His contributions span peer-reviewed articles (9 listed), with notable citations in environmental pollution and aquaculture journals.

Research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to marine conservation and aquaculture innovation, blending ecological, economic, and technological perspectives. Work on trace metals in the plastisphere underscores emerging environmental risks, while studies on species like Paracentrotus lividus and Haliotis tuberculata advance sustainable practices in fisheries and aquaculture.