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Vast biodiversity database now available to all
Museum scientists have published a gigantic database of ecological studies, giving researchers a new 'big data' tool to study the planet's biodiversity.
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World's protected areas helping thousands of species
A huge range of animals and plants benefit from living in protected areas across the globe, a study has revealed for the first time.
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Big Biodiversity data
Browse our global models to predict how changing land-use will affect biodiversity.
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Power to the people
Our Data Portal gives the world digital access to the Museum's collection and research data.
Our researchers are studying the evolution, ecology, and interactions of a wide range of organisms using molecular techniques, genomics and bioinformatics.
Informatics
The informatics team are creating the Museum's data portal making the collections and research data available to a global audience. We are also developing digital tools to analyse, exchange and communicate this data.
By uniting and analysing the data we are allowing scientists, policy makers and local communities to make informed decisions about the natural world.
Biogeography and phylogenetics research
We are researching a range of topics covering macroevolution, macroecology and human impacts on biodiversity.
Macroalgae, cyanobacteria and lichen research
Research includes mapping and recording seaweed biodiversity in the North Atlantic, detailed studies of red algae, the evolution, biodiversity, systematics and symbiosis of lichens, and the diversity, community structure and biogeography of cyanobacteria in polar regions.
Diatom research
Our research focuses on diatom biodiversity and the formation of their unique cell walls, in both extinct and existing taxa.
Protist research
We are studying the systematics and diversity of free-living ciliates, parasitic protists, microbial ecology and emerging disease
Biodiversity research
We are using metagenomics to study tropical forests and ask long-standing questions about the diversity of the most complex ecosystems on Earth.
Molecular laboratories
Providing facilities and expertise for interdisciplinary research in molecular sciences.
Opportunities
Undertake professional and postgraduate training in the phylogeny, metagenomics and informatics of biodiversity.
Algal collections
Our algal collections are among the largest in the world and a rich source of important historical material.
Lichen collections
The Museum lichen collection is one of the world's largest and is an important research resource.
Diatom collections
A geographically and taxonomically diverse collection, with all major groups represented.