Nick Graham has advanced our understanding of the ecosystem ecology of coral reefs, how they are connected to other ecosystems, how they respond to climate change, and are linked to human society. Key areas where he has made substantial contributions include demonstrating how nutrients from seabird-rich islands result in more climate-resilient coral reefs, the ecosystem-wide consequences of climate disturbance to coral reefs with transformative implications for fisheries and management, the nutritional quality of global fisheries under climate change, trade and fishing pressure, and the drivers and outcome of tightly coupled social-ecological systems. His work regularly spans disciplinary divides, including to the social sciences and geosciences.
Nick’s work has been recognised through awards, including the ZSL Marsh Award for Marine and Freshwater Conservation (2024), the International Coral Reef Society Mid-Career Scientist Award (2019), the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2017), the Fisheries Society of the British Isles Medal (2017), and the Australian Coral Reef Society Medal (2015).
Professional position
- Distinguished Professor, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University
Subject groups
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Patterns in Populations
Ecology (incl behavioural ecology)
