MY WILD LIFE
Dr Tim Ferrero
TOM HARRISON
The Trust’s senior marine biologist, Dr Tim Ferrero, explains how a deep fascination with microscopic life has translated into a passion for conserving the Solent and inspiring others to value the marine environment. My interest in marine conservation was sparked by my degree in marine biology. The course focused on human impacts in the marine environment, particularly from oil and sewage. My degree also ignited a lifelong interest in the microscopic world. I’ve 30
never forgotten the first time I carefully sieved a sand sample and saw the diverse world of the meiofauna (animals generally much smaller than 1 mm) living in the spaces between sand grains! After my PhD, I spent almost 24 years working at the Natural History Museum in London as a taxonomist, ecologist, and environmental consultant, largely focused on my first love, meiofauna, and
nematode worms specifically. I joined the Trust in 2013 and though my role has changed title several times I’ve done very much the same thing – helping to lead projects focused on marine engagement and education, like Secrets of the Solent. During this time, I’ve been very lucky to work with a small, dedicated team of talented people, all
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