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Research

Our contribution

In addition to our own projects we work with various organisations and institutions to help progress our collective understanding of the natural world we are all a part of.

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Dive into our latest research on microplastics, grey seal behaviors/breeding patterns, and the impact of human activities on marine species in South Devon and further afield. Discover how our work in Brixham and beyond contributes to the global understanding of marine conservation.

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We are always looking for way to contribute further, so get in touch if anything we do may assist your work, studies or research.

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Grey seals resting camouflaged by natural substrate. Image taken by drone during a licenced research project. Duncan Kenny. 2024.

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The Common Octopus Bloom in South Devon Implications for Marine Ecology and Human Impact

By

Duncan Kenny 

The Cove Discovery Project

2025

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Urban Seals Wild Seals Behavioural Shifts and Impacts of Habituation

By 

Duncan Kenny, Chris Thomas 

The Cove Discovery Project 

2025

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Tiny Pollutants, Massive Impact: Microplastic Pollution in Torbay’s Coastal Waters

By 

Duncan Kenny, Chris Thomas 

The Cove Discovery Project 

2025

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Considering Behaviour in Genetic Sampling – a Case Study with Grey Seals

By

Kathryn Lucy Wiltshire

University of Plymouth

2025

Acknowledgements: Duncan Kenny – The Cove Discovery Project

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Calf of Man Seal Survey Report 2024

By 

Daisy McDonald, Duncan Kenny, 

Dr. Lara Howe – Manx Wildlife Trust

2024

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Predictors of Weight Gain in the Rehabilitation of Eastern North Atlantic Grey Seals

By 

Samantha McGivern 

University of Plymouth 

2024​

Acknowledgements: Duncan Kenny – The Cove Discovery Project

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Calf of Man Seal Survey Report 2023

By 

Bethany-Paige Begbie, Duncan Kenny, Dr. Lara Howe

Manx Wildlife Trust

2023

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Coming Soon

Research ongoing

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Coming Soon

Reasearch ongoing

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