Name: From Surface to Seabed, and Everything in Between
Start: 2026-05-19T19:00:00
End: 2026-05-19T21:00:00
Location: The Liberty Bar

Discover the science shaping our oceans and coasts. Explore the unexpected role of sea snails in protecting shorelines, follow the daily life of grey seals in Ireland and learn about the technologies used to discover hidden mysteries on the seafloor. Finally, learn how to create sustainable ressources from seaweed. A night of inspiring talks for a healthier sea, and planet!

The Limpet: Nature’s Unsung Hero

Louise Firth (Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability)

What can the humble limpet teach us about saving lives? From rocky shores to clever coastal design, discover how this humble snail shapes ecosystems, and helps protect both human and marine life.

Seabed mapping and geology

Audrey Recouvreur (Postdoctoral Researcher)

Discover the hidden world beneath our oceans! Seabed mapping allows to better understand our planet and, by creating detailed maps of the ocean floor, we uncover clues about the Earth history.

A whistlestop tour of different ways to monitor grey seals in Ireland

Sarah Jana Manthorpe (PhD Student)

An exploration of how I monitor grey seals in Ireland for my PhD, showcasing the methods I use, from drone flights to collecting poo, to better understand how they’re doing on the western coastline.

The Seaweed Revolution: Turning Ocean Greens into Future Bio-Resources

Rifna Elenjikkal Jerome (Postdoctoral Researcher)

From fossil fuels to seaweed: discover how ocean-grown biomass can provide sustainable compounds for food, health, and industry without using land, fresh water, or fertilisers.

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