I love fish and the sea; but I am easily attracted by most wildlife and fascinated by how biodiversity arises and evolves. An ecologist at heart, I was serendipitously captured by the wonders of DNA technology and I am now embracing the many ways these tools can teach us how populations and communities function, and ultimately contribute to ecosystem conservation and management.

https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/14678-stefano-mariani

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I’m a postdoctoral researcher in the Mariani Lab studying the astonishing biodiversity of Californian kelp forests using eDNA-based methods. My passion for eDNA began during my PhD, where I coupled the approach with fisheries assessment and developed the metaprobe - a simple, effective eDNA sampling tool now widely used aboard fishing vessels and beyond. My love for the oceans extends beyond science: I love diving and drawing all the fish and underwater creatures that I encounter.  If you’d like to learn more or have questions, feel free to reach out and connect!

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=V9wn0A0AAAAJ&hl=it

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I am a Senior Research Technician at LJMU with over 10 years’ experience working in both chemistry and biology labs. My interest in Wildlife Forensics has led me to undertake an exciting PhD project with the Mariani Lab, investigating the traceability of cat food products from across the globe to assess the impact they have on our ecosystems (find more info about the project in the Seafood Diversity section).

https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/13188-sarah-rowlands

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