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Biography
My research focusses on the effects of global change on biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and ecosystem services in coastal wetlands. These play an important role in coastal protection and carbon sequestration.
I studied Biology at University of Hannover with a focus on plant ecology. For my Diplom thesis I did a research project on the development of salt marshes after a change in tidal regime on the island Langeoog. To continue working on this ecosystem I moved to the University of Groningen where I did a PhD on livestock grazing as a nature management tool in salt marshes. Afterwards I started a Postdoc at University of Hamburg, where I build my own ‘Coastal Ecology’ research group. During this time I was able to spend time as a visiting scientist at University of Antwerp and Fudan University Shanghai.
Career
2019 – present Lecturer in Marine Ecosystem Services, University of East Anglia
2014 – 2019 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Hamburg
2013 – 2014 Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Groningen
2009 – 2013 PhD in Ecology, University of Groningen
2002 – 2008 Diplom (MSc) in Biology, University of Hannover
Academic Background
PhD Opportunities
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Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Science, Grazing as a nature-management tool - The effect of different livestock species and stocking densities on salt-marsh vegetation and accretion, University of Groningen
1 Jan 2009 → 30 Jun 2013
Award Date: 24 Jan 2014
Master of Biology, Effects of changes in tidal regime on the salt-marsh vegetation and sedimentation of the island Langeoog, Leibniz University Hannover
1 Oct 2002 → 1 Jul 2008
Award Date: 1 Jul 2008
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Can we restore Blue Carbon? – Assessing carbon dynamics in restored UK salt marshes through molecular tools
Nolte, S. (Principal Investigator)
Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
1/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: Training
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MARine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning leading to Ecosystem Services
Ferrini, S. (Principal Investigator), Forster, J. (Principal Investigator), Ferrini, S. (Co-Investigator), Marca, A. (Co-Investigator), Nicholls, R. (Co-Investigator), Nolte, S. (Co-Investigator) & Turner, K. (Co-Investigator)
1/09/22 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Joint UEA-CEFAS Lectureship in Marine Ecosystem Services
Renfrew, I. (Principal Investigator), Nolte, S. (Co-Investigator) & Trifonova, N. (Co-Investigator)
Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
1/01/18 → 25/03/30
Project: Research
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Assessing the effect of drought on coastal erosion of UK salt marshes
Nolte, S. (Principal Investigator)
1/02/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Core Carbonate Chemistry Equipment
Lettice, F. (Principal Investigator), Bakker, D. (Co-Investigator), Gates, A. (Co-Investigator), Green, S. (Co-Investigator), Heywood, K. (Co-Investigator), Kaiser, J. (Co-Investigator), Landini, S. (Co-Investigator), Marin, M. J. (Co-Investigator), Melendi-Espina, S. (Co-Investigator), Nolte, S. (Co-Investigator), Robinson, C. (Co-Investigator) & Todd, J. (Co-Investigator)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
3/01/23 → 2/07/24
Project: Research
Research output
- 33 Article
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Meta analysis of Manning’s coefficient for saltmarsh and mangroves to support broad scale assessment
Arefin, S. S., Nicholls, R., Nolte, S. & Heslop, J., 1 Jul 2026, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 334, 109791.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Saltmarsh blue carbon accumulation rates and their relationship with sea-level rise on a multi-decadal timescale in northern England
Gore, C., Gehrels, W. R., Smeaton, C., Andrews, L., McMahon, L., Hibbert, F., Austin, W. E. N., Nolte, S. & Garrett, E., Apr 2024, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 299, 108665.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sewage derived microplastic and anthropogenic fibre retention by integrated constructed wetlands
Warren, R. J. (Lead Author), Cooper, R. J., Mayes, A. G., Nolte, S., Hiscock, K. M. & Tosney, J., Jun 2024, In: Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. 235, 6, 361.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Warming accelerates belowground litter turnover in salt marshes – insights from a Tea Bag Index study
Tang, H., Nolte, S., Jensen, K., Rich, R. R., Mittmann-Goetsch, J. & Mueller, P., 24 May 2023, In: Biogeosciences. 20, 10, p. 1925–1935 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of small-scale patterns of vegetation structure on suspended sediment concentration and sediment deposition in a salt marsh
Schulze, D., Jensen, K. & Nolte, S., 5 Nov 2022, In: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. 278, 108125.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus)29 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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UK salt marsh specialist forum
Nolte, S. (Speaker)
14 Jun 2023 → 15 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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WNNMP - Marine Recovery Workshop
Nolte, S. (Speaker)
23 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop or seminar
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Management of Blue carbon Ecosystems
Nolte, S. (Speaker)
27 Mar 2023 → 28 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop or seminar
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UK Saltmarsh Day – exploring the Saltmarsh Carbon Code
Nolte, S. (Speaker)
15 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop or seminar