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Research groups

Research projects, groups and collaborations, learn more about Museum scientists are involved in many 

  • Killer whales jumping
    Cetacean strandings project

    Museum scientists are monitoring whale, dolphin and porpoise strandings. Discover what you can do to help.

  • Hard coral
    Historical marine collections

    A summary of the historical marine collections being held at the Museum and other British institutions. 

  • Chinese mitten crab
    Chinese mitten crab research

    Find out how Museum researchers are assessing ways of controlling this invasive species.

  • Confocal microscopy image of lung macrophages
    NaNoRISK

    A centre of excellence for the study of nano-sized materials in relation to the environment and human health.