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Michael Elliott
Born (1952-11-03) 3 November 1952 (age 73)
Nottingham, England
Alma materUniversity of London (BSc); University of Stirling (PhD)
Known forEstuarine and coastal science; marine governance; ecosystem-based management
AwardsLaureate of the Honorary Winberg Medal (2014); ECSA Lifetime Achievement Award (2022)
Scientific career
FieldsMarine biology, estuarine ecology, environmental policy, marine governance
InstitutionsUniversity of Hull; International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd

Professor Michael Elliott BSc PhD FRSB FRGS (born 3 November 1952) is a British marine biologist, environmental scientist and policy advisor known for his contributions to estuarine, coastal and marine science, and for shaping international approaches to marine governance and ecosystem‑based management. He is Emeritus Professor of Estuarine and Coastal Sciences at the University of Hull and Director of International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd.[1]

Elliott has authored more than 400 scientific publications and over 23 books and edited volumes.[2] He is listed as a Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science.[3]

Elliott served as Director of the University of Hull’s Institute of Estuarine & Coastal Studies (IECS) from 1996 to 2017. IECS documentation records that “The Institute of Estuarine & Coastal Studies (IECS) was formed in 1982 by agreement with the Senate of the University” and that “We celebrate our 35th year in 2017 and continue to build on the reputation of IECS which is, to our knowledge, one of the longest‑established institutes of its kind worldwide.”[4]

Early life and education

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Michael Elliott was born in Nottingham, England, to George and Kathleen Elliott. His childhood involved several relocations due to his father’s work as an insurance divisional manager, living in Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield and Leeds. He attended Allerton Grange School, where he met his future wife, Janet Cantrill, in 1969.

He studied Biological Sciences at University of London and completed a PhD at the University of Stirling in 1980.[5]

Career

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Early career

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From 1979 to 1990 Elliott worked as Senior Marine Biologist at the Forth River Purification Board (now part of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency).[5]

University of Hull and IECS

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Elliott joined the University of Hull in 1991 and became Director of IECS in 1996.[1] Under his leadership, IECS expanded into a major multidisciplinary centre for estuarine and coastal science.[6]

International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd

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Following the closure of IECS in 2019, Elliott co‑founded International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists (IECS) Ltd.[7]

Research and contributions

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Elliott’s research spans estuarine ecology, marine governance, environmental policy, ecosystem‑based management, pollution impacts and the effects of human activities on aquatic systems.[2]

He contributed to the United Nations World Ocean Assessment II and III as a chapter author and lead author.[8]

European Union research leadership

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Elliott has played major roles in numerous EU Framework, Horizon 2020 and Interreg projects.[5]

  • ESTFISH: Examined ecological status of estuarine fish communities.[9]
  • XENOFISH: Studied xenobiotic contaminants in estuarine fish.[10]
  • ELME: FP6 project on human drivers of marine ecosystem change.[11]
  • EUROTROPH: Eutrophication processes in European coastal waters.[12]
  • HARBASINS: Interreg project on Humber, Scheldt and Elbe estuaries.[13]
  • VECTORS: FP7 project on climate change, invasive species and pollution.[14]
  • TIDE: Management of heavily modified tidal estuaries.[15]
  • WISER: Tools for the Water Framework Directive.[16]
  • DEVOTES: Implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.[17]
  • CERES: Climate impacts on fisheries and aquaculture.[18]
  • MARBEFES: Biodiversity and ecosystem services.[19]
  • MarineSABRES: Social‑ecological systems for marine management.[20]
  • MarinePlan: Ecosystem‑based marine spatial planning.[21]
  • GES4SEAS: Tools for Good Environmental Status.[22]
  • GuardIAS: Invasive alien species in marine systems.[23]

Editorial work

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Elliott has held editorial roles including:

He is Editor‑in‑Chief of the Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science (2nd Ed.).[25]

Citation metrics and recognition

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  • Google Scholar H‑index: 94[2]
  • Scopus H‑index: 77[26]
  • Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science)[3]
  • Ranked #525 globally in Ecology & Evolution (Research.com)[27]

Policy and advisory work

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Elliott has served on:

Publications

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Notable works include:

  • The Estuarine Ecosystem (OUP, 2004)[32]
  • Ecology of Marine Sediments (OUP, 2009)[33]
  • Coasts and Estuaries: The Future (Elsevier, 2019)[34]
  • Fish and Fisheries in Estuaries (Wiley, 2022)[35]

Awards and honours

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Personal life

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Elliott married Janet Cantrill (b 1953) in 1974. They have three sons: Christopher, Andrew and Michael; and three grandsons: Oliver, Dylan and Mycah. He is a lifelong supporter of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club and has a strong interest in political cartoons and cartoonists.

References

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  1. 1 2 "Professor Mike Elliott". University of Hull. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Michael Elliott – Google Scholar". Google Scholar. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Michael Elliott – Web of Science Author Record". Clarivate. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "IECS Calendar 2017" (Document). University of Hull. 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 "Mike Elliott brief CV" (PDF). IECS Ltd. 2017.
  6. ↑ "IECS Modus Operandi" (Document). University of Hull. 2013.
  7. ↑ "International Estuarine & Coastal Specialists Ltd". Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "World Ocean Assessment". United Nations. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  9. ↑ ESTFISH Project Summary (Report). EU Research Archive.
  10. ↑ XENOFISH Final Report (Report). EU Environment Directorate.
  11. ↑ "ELME Project". CORDIS.
  12. ↑ "EUROTROPH". CORDIS.
  13. ↑ "HARBASINS". Interreg IIIB.
  14. ↑ "VECTORS". CORDIS.
  15. ↑ "TIDE Project". Interreg IVB.
  16. ↑ "WISER". CORDIS.
  17. ↑ "DEVOTES". CORDIS.
  18. ↑ "CERES". CORDIS.
  19. ↑ "MARBEFES". CORDIS.
  20. ↑ "MarineSABRES". CORDIS.
  21. ↑ MarinePlan Final Report (Report). EU MSP Platform.
  22. ↑ "GES4SEAS". CORDIS.
  23. ↑ "GuardIAS Project". EU Biodiversity Platform.
  24. ↑ "Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science". Elsevier.
  25. ↑ "Treatise on Estuarine and Coastal Science". Elsevier.
  26. ↑ "Michael Elliott – Scopus". Elsevier. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  27. ↑ "Best Scientists in Ecology and Evolution". Research.com. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  28. ↑ "Marine Science Co-ordination Committee". UK Government.
  29. ↑ "Marine Scotland Science Advisory Board". Scottish Government.
  30. ↑ "GESAMP". UN/IMO/FAO/UNESCO/UNEP.
  31. 1 2 "ECSA". ECSA.
  32. ↑ "The Estuarine Ecosystem". Oxford University Press.
  33. ↑ "Ecology of Marine Sediments". Oxford University Press.
  34. ↑ "Coasts and Estuaries: The Future". Elsevier.
  35. ↑ "Fish and Fisheries in Estuaries". Wiley.
  36. ↑ "Royal Society of Biology".
  37. ↑ "Royal Geographical Society".
  38. ↑ "Marine Biological Association".

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