Daniel Franklin

Dr. Daniel Franklin is an Associate Professor in Environmental Sciences at Bournemouth University, specializing in marine and freshwater microbial ecology. His research bridges fundamental biological processes with applied environmental management in temperate and tropical aquatic systems.

• Current research focuses on:
  • Freshwater cyanobacteria (toxicity, ecology, risk management)
  • Seaweed/shellfish aquaculture and marine resource sustainability
  • Harmful algal blooms in diverse aquatic environments
  • Environmental monitoring through citizen science approaches

His work spans laboratory studies (flow cytometry, toxicology) to field research in Poole Harbour (UK) and Bali (Indonesia). Recent projects include RANTRANS (2020-2023) assessing seaweed-based nutrient remediation strategies and HEIF-funded initiatives on harmful algal bloom detection.

Key publication trends show consistent contributions to:

• Algal physiology and bloom dynamics
• Marine ecosystem carbon cycling
• Environmental monitoring methodologies
• Marine resource management applications

He supervises PhD students in microbial ecology and environmental monitoring while maintaining active roles in professional societies like the British Phycological Society and Challenger Society for Marine Science.