I’m a marine biologist and wildlife ecologist dedicated to advancing both environmental research and researcher wellbeing. Through my work, I aim to inspire healthier, more sustainable practices in science that support both people and the planet.

“Science isn’t an exercise in cold-blooded rationality. Scientists are - and have always been - emotional, creative, intuitive, whole human beings, asking questions about a world that was never made to be catalogued and systematised.”

- Merlin Sheldrake

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What I do

My Work

Marine Education & Events

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Ecological Advice

Research

About Me

About me

Eve Sanders BSc (Hons), MRes

Marine Biologist & Wildlife Ecologist

Hello! I’m Eve, a marine biologist and wildlife ecologist from the South Devon coast. My research journey has taken me from Devon to London, where I developed an urban fish and plant monitoring program for green flood defences, funded by the Environment Agency and led by the Thames Estuary Partnership. In 2020, I returned to Devon, inspired by the belief that science thrives when it nurtures both the well-being of scientists and the ecosystems we study. I’m committed to an approach to science that values creativity, intuition, and human connection. Currently I’m working with the DARCEE Project on the Yealm (University of Plymouth), engaging with farmers and landowners to encourage biodiversity across the catchment. For updates on my work, feel free to follow my blog or check back here. Thanks for visiting!

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What I do

My work to date has focused on advancing the sustainability of inshore fisheries in collaboration with fishing communities. I have worked with fishers to develop more sustainable practices and gear, including developing the use of underwater cameras for long-term monitoring of lobster pots. Alongside this, I have contributed to the design and implementation of estuarine fish monitoring programmes and biodiversity enhancement initiatives, with experience across both urban estuaries and those in Devon & Cornwall.

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Marine Education & Events

Private bookings

Ever strolled along a Devon beach, explored the rock pools and found yourself wondering about the abundance of life? What are the creatures, their behaviour patterns, history etc. During a tour we will spend time catching critters in the rock pools. We will then ID the animals, whilst learning about their behaviour and history. We will also be looking at seawater under the microscope to learn about the beasties that produce 80% of the worlds oxygen. These tours can be adapted to suit any audience. For families I can provide exciting marine activities for children, whilst the adults dive into something more scientific – depending on interest level.

School workshops (available for primary/secondary/college)

These workshops cover marine science, issues facing UK marine life and what its like to become a marine biologist, although topics can be tailored to meet your needs.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

I have experience in developing ecological and sustainable monitoring programmes and citizen science projects with students and local communities. My past experiences include: Coordinating the Thames Litter Forum, co-hosting the Your Tidal Thames Catchment Partnership and project managing the Estuary Edges student engagement group.

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Ecological Advice

Are you a developer, or a property owner? Want to ensure your space is fit to house UK critters, many of which are currently threatened with extinction? I can visit you at your location to discuss wildlife-friendly planting schemes, eco-management ideas and suggestions of wildlife refuge areas – all of which are invaluable to protecting our increasingly depleting insect populations.

I handcraft and design nifty homes for wildlife that can be fitted in whatever space you have – be it a large paddock or simply a window box on a top floor flat. All my bug hotels and bird nesting boxes are built with recycled wood and materials and the designs (backed by research) ensure that the insects needs are put first.

Research

Current Research:

Data Accessibility for River Catchment Environmental Enhancement (DARCEE) in the Yealm Catchment, Devon. University of Plymouth

Previous Research:

2023-2024: Plastic Free Fishing - a comparison between the impacts of modern pot fishing (lobster and crab) on coastal ecosystems and traditional potting methods (University of Plymouth and Isles of Scilly IFCA)

2018-2021: How plants and fish use green flood defences in urban estuaries (University College London, Environment Agency and Thames Estuary Partnership)

2017-2018: BSc project 'Marine eco-antifouling techniques and their effects on non-native-invasive-species' (University of Plymouth and Marine Biological Association)