Richard Abell

Richard Abell is a Researcher at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), part of the University of the Highlands and Islands. He serves as a support scientist specializing in trace metal and carbon/nitrogen analysis and manages the Geochemistry Laboratory. With a PhD in isotope geochemistry from the University of Bristol, his expertise spans environmental geochemistry and marine science.

His research focuses on biogeochemical processes in marine environments, including rare earth elements in the NE Atlantic and Antarctic, carbon storage in fjords, and the environmental impact of aquaculture and mine tailings. He has contributed to interdisciplinary studies published in journals like Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans and Biogeosciences.

Abell collaborates internationally and has presented findings at conferences. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and sustainable resource management. He actively engages in media outreach, notably for a 2024 study on North East Atlantic biogeochemical properties.