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Cathy Lucas is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton specializing in Marine Biology. Her research focuses on the ecosystem structure and function of gelatinous zooplankton, particularly the causes and consequences of jellyfish blooms and their ecosystem services in coastal zones and open oceans. She conducts research aimed at understanding the life histories of scyphozoan jellyfish and the impact of human activities on marine ecosystems. In addition to her research, Cathy coordinates a second-year module on Zooplankton Ecology Processes and contributes to modules on Marine Invertebrates and Contemporary Topics in Marine Biology. She also supervises BSc, MSci, and MSc dissertations and is involved in various research projects, including those sponsored by the National Geographic Society.