Terry received a Bachelors of Biology from SUNY Oswego, USA in 1994; and then pursued a career in private environmental consulting. Following this, he completed a PhD in Ecology and Environmental Science at the University of Maine, USA in 2008. His dissertation focused on the contributions of small headwater wetlands to downstream systems.

At the University of Galway, Terry's research interests involve the assessment of ecosystem functions and services, with a particular focus on wetland ecology and conservation. For more information on my research lab and activities visit his research lab link.

Terry is currently looking for interested post-graduates (PhD, Post-docs) to work on the following projects:

- Wetland mapping and functional assessments,

- Restoration techniques and carbon balance assessments,

- Blanket bog ecology and conservation,

- Alternative use(s) of agriculture on degraded organic soils.

After receiving his undergraduate degree, he worked in the environmental consulting industry performing environmental site assessments and wetland and endangered species surveys. He also prepared and managed environmental impact assessments, Biological assessments and technical reports for the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC). His private industry experience also included a role as the primary ecological risk assessor for US EPA hazardous waste sites in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Dr. Morley is interested in interdisciplinary research on ecosystem functions and services, with particular interest in wetland ecology and conservation. This includes above-ground work with biodiversity assessments, and aerial and earth observation techniques, and below- ground assessments quantifying carbon and groundwater contributions.

Terry currently teaches undergraduate Biogeography modules, advises research projects and teaches biodiversity and coastal change on the MSc in Coastal and Marine Environments programme.
He is also the co-coordinator of the Geography and Geosystems programme.