Dr Andy Richardson

Andy is a marine ecologist with research interests across a range of marine environments, ranging from the poles to the tropics, and studying topics from sharks to sediments.

Andy was Chief Scientist at the Ascension Island Government, running marine research into pelagic megafauna, coastal ecosystems and fisheries, being the local science lead for the 2019 designation of the Ascension Island Marine Protected Area.

Andy also worked in enforcement and management of a tuna fishery, later going on to work in monitoring, control and surveillance (MCS) of fisheries and other maritime activities across the globe.

A SCUBA diver for two decades, Andy is a dive instructor and serves as the Diving Officer for the University of Hull, leading the dive training for undergraduate students and overseeing all research diving operations.