Kathryn has a PhD in Marine Ecology and Management, a first class graduate in Biology and awarded Masters with distinction in Coastal and Ocean Policy.

Kathryn has significant technical and analytical ability and has worked on several high profile projects, including the International Polar Year (IPY), with the British Antarctic Survey and the European Marine Ecosystem Observatory (EMECO), in conjunction with Cefas and Defra.

Kathryn's interests include an obsession for all things marine, so Scuba Diving is definitely there, Climbing (also with a mortal fear of heights), Mountain Biking, Walking and Running with the dogs.