Timothy Baxter

Biography

Timothy Baxter is a physical geographer with expertise in the two-way interactions between wildlife and the physical environment in the coastal zone. He holds a B.A. in Geography from the University of Oxford, an M.Sc. in Geophysical Hazards and an M.Res. in Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology from University College London (UCL), and a D.Phil. (Ph.D.) in Geography from the University of Oxford. Dr. Baxter joined UCSB in 2024 as a Postdoctoral Scholar.

Selected Publications

Baxter, T.I., Coombes, M.A., Viles, H.A., 2023. Intertidal biodiversity and physical habitat complexity on historic masonry walls: A comparison with modern concrete infrastructure and natural rocky cliffs. Marine Pollution Bulletin. 188. 114617. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114617).

Baxter, T.I., Coombes, M.A., Viles, H.A., 2022. No evidence that seaweed cover enhances the deterioration of natural cement‐based mortar in intertidal environments. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 1–12. (https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.5467).

Baxter, T.I., Coombes, M.A., Viles, H.A., 2022. Identifying priorities for the joint conservation of maritime built heritage and marine biodiversity: An assessment of shoreline engineering on the Isles of Scilly, UK, using historical datasets. Ocean and Coastal Management. 277. 106288. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106288).

Baxter, T.I., Coombes, M.A., Viles, H.A., 2022. Managing marine wildlife on historic maritime structures: An assessment of perceptions and current management practices. Frontiers in Marine Science. 9:913972. (https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.913972).

Baxter, T.I., Coombes, M.A., Viles, H.A., 2022. The bioprotective properties of the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) on intertidal rocky shore platforms. Marine Geology. 445. 106734. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2022.106734).