- PhD Candidate, School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast
Heidi McIlvenny is an interdisciplinary PhD researcher at Queen's University Belfast, investigating the relationship between people and coastal habitats. Her research spans seagrass ecology, blue carbon, and cultural ecosystem services through exploring how coastal communities value and connect with marine environments.
She is a Director of the Irish Ocean Literacy Network (IOLN) and sits on advisory committees for the RSPB and National Trust in Northern Ireland, advising on marine conservation and biodiversity policy. Her work bridges science, society, and evidence-based decision-making.
Experience
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2022–presentPhD Candidate, Queen's University Belfast
Education
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2019University of Manchester, MSc Environmental Governance
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2016University of Amsterdam, MSc Limnology and Oceanography
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2014Queen Mary University of London, BSc Zoology with Aquatic Biology
Publications
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2026Revised nitrogen benchmarks identify a critical transition zone in seagrass meadow degradation, Marine Pollution Bulletin
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