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aerial view of seals resting
Seal resting
Seal face in sea

Grey seals resting, naturally camouflaged against the coastal substrate. Aerial image captured by drone during a licensed research project. Photo by Duncan Kenny, 2024.

Our Conservation Research

Alongside our in-house initiatives, we collaborate with a range of organisations, universities, and conservation groups to deepen our shared understanding of the natural world.

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Explore our latest findings on microplastics, grey seal behaviour and breeding patterns, and the effects of human activity on marine biodiversity in South Devon and beyond. From fieldwork in Brixham to data shared globally, our research helps inform broader marine conservation efforts.

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We welcome collaboration whether you're a student, academic, or working on a related project, get in touch to see how we can support your research.

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Click below to download full project briefs (.pdf format).

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1

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

By

Duncan Kenny 

The Cove Discovery Project

2025

2

Urban Seals Wild Seals Behavioural Shifts and Impacts of Habituation

By 

Duncan Kenny, Chris Thomas 

The Cove Discovery Project 

2025

3

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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4

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

5

Calf of Man Seal Survey Report 2024

By 

Daisy McDonald, Duncan Kenny, 

Dr. Lara Howe – Manx Wildlife Trust

2024

6

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

8

Monitoring Growth and Development of a Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) Pup in Brixham, Devon

By

Duncan Kenny, Chris Thomas, Tristan Northway

The Cove Discovery Project

2025

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Coming Soon

Reasearch ongoing

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