Tool development for the assessment of European flat oyster restoration success using eDNA, acoustics and visual surveys Sep 4, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Project dedicated to eDNA analysis, which is possible with the awarded funding from SMEEF (Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund). The eDNA have been taken from European Flat Oyster Beds and will be analysed through the bioinformatic compan...
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Projects (28)
Assessing and Protecting Spawning Herring and Associated Biodiversity: WOSHH-eDNA-Sound Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025
Assessing and Protecting Spawning Herring and Associated Biodiversity: WOSHH-eDNA-Sound
Herring helped to generate local income, identity, and societal change for centuries in Scotland, but their numbers on the west coast have been in decline...
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First Recordings of the Soundscape of Pristine European Flat Oyster Reefs Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 31, 2022
European flat oyster reefs (EFORs) are ecologically and economically important as they improve water quality, increase overall biodiversity, store carbon and are a much valued food source. Over fishing in the early 1900’s vastly reduced number and ex...
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Optimizing Citizen-Science Tools for Mangrove Crab Fisheries Management in Brazil Jul 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2021
NERC funded 'Research Experience Placement' / SUPER DTP
West of Scotland Herring Hunt (WOSHH) Nov 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2024
West of Scotland Herring Hunt (WOSHH)
Herring helped to generate local income, identity, and societal change for centuries in Scotland, but their numbers on the west coast have been in decline since the 1970s. Since herring use specifi...
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Marine Soundscapes and eDNA for Assessing Biodiversity and Functioning of Re-establishing European Flat Oyster Reefs, Ostrea edulis Sep 27, 2021 - Mar 26, 2025
Marine Soundscapes and eDNA for Assessing Biodiversity and Functioning of Re-establishing European Flat Oyster Reefs, Ostrea edulis’
Improving Science-Informed Crab Fisheries Management in Brazil Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2021
The project offers a unique opportunity to engage with, actively contribute to and learn from a UK-Brazilian applied research project investigating the reproductive rhythmicity of the mangrove crab Ucides cordatus, to underpin and improve the managem...
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Wester Ross Herring Spawning Ecology Sep 23, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023
Historically, herring was abundant around the West of Scotland and of high importance to the local economy. Today, the estimated herring stock size in ICES area 6a is at near an all-time low. In March 2018 and 2019 herring spawn was recorded near Loc...
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Applicability of the optical mesoscope technology to assess physical effects of noise on statocysts of marine invertebrate embryos/larvae: A proof of concept Feb 1, 2020 - Jan 31, 2023
We perceive oceans as quiet,but increasing levels of man-made noise can have negative effects on marine organisms. Invertebrates are under-represented in noise-related research but play significant roles in aquatic ecosystems. Noise can adversely...
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NERC Wallacea programme integration funds Nov 15, 2018 - Nov 14, 2021
Deforestation and forest degradation are causing widespread loss of tropical biodiversity, profoundly impacting ecosystem functioning as well as stocks of natural resources and ecosystem assets (natural capital). The greatest reductions in diversity...
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Quantifying metal bioaccumulation in Nephrops norvegicus larvae exposed to cadmium and pile-driving noise Oct 1, 2019 - Dec 18, 2020
Quantifying metal bioaccumulation in Nephrops norvegicus larvae exposed to cadmium and pile-driving noise - Understanding the impacts and mechanisms of multiple stressors on marine life is fraught with difficulties arising from potential stressor int...
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MASTS Travel Grant Craig Stenton Aug 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
MASTS Travel Grant for Craig Stenton
MAST Travel grant - M Wale Jul 2, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
MAST Travel grant
Microlanding - Symbiont transmission in early life stages of mangrove crabs Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022
The 'Microlanding' project aims to unravel the nature, topological interactions, dynamics and functions of the bacterial symbionts associated with mangrove crabs' gills in relation to the evolution from water to land. We have designed a multifaceted...
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As Good as (G)Old? Comparing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of Restored and Natural Mangrove Forests in the Wallacea Region Nov 14, 2018 - Mar 31, 2022
Mangrove forests are unique intertidal ecosystems connecting the land- and seascape. They provide habitat to terrestrial and marine species, sustain the livelihoods of millions of mostly poor people globally, and are considered as high priority habit...
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Quantifying and reducing the environmental footprint of crab meat processing and scoping for bioactive compounds – a preliminary study Feb 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
The project is to investigate the quantity and environmental footprint of shell residues produced by the crab meat processing "industry" (i.e. local households) in Mamanguape River Estuary and Brejinho Village, Marcacao, Paraiba, Brazil.
To en...
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Effects of aquatic noise on the European sea urchin Echinus esculentus in different temperature contexts May 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2019
Experiment with single and combined noise and temperature stress treatments
Production of final version smartphone application and data queries for citizen science research in Brazil to improve mangrove crab fisheries management Jun 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Production of final version smartphone application and data queries for citizen science research in Brazil to improve mangrove crab fisheries management.
Exposure of early life stage marine invertebrates to playbacks of marine renewable energy device vibration Jul 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2019
Exposure of early life stage marine invertebrates to playbacks of marine renewable energy device vibration
Exposure of Marine Invertebrate Larvae to Underwater Speaker Playbacks of Noise Pollution Sources in the Field Jul 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2019
Exposure of Marine Invertebrate Larvae to Underwater Speaker Playbacks of Noise Pollution Sources in the Field
PhD student Edward Bolger
Continuous Monitoring of Marine Soundscapes: Assessing Anthropogenic Noise Near Breeding Seabird Colonies Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2019
Continuous Monitoring of Marine Soundscapes: Assessing Anthropogenic Noise Near Breeding Seabird Colonies
Impacts of cliff-top walkers and boats on the nesting success of seabirds at St Abbs's Head, Scotland May 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2024
Collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, St Abb's Head to determine the impacts of cliff-top walkers and boats on the nesting success of seabirds at St Abbs's Head, Scotland
Effects of Combined Aquatic Noise and Chemical Pollution on Early Stage Marine Invertebrates in Different Temperature Contexts Oct 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2022
Effects of Combined Aquatic Noise and Chemical Pollution on Early Stage Marine Invertebrates in Different Temperature Contexts
Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on the Embryogenesis of Squids, Loligo spp. Jul 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2018
Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on the Embryogenesis of Squids, Loligo spp.
Effects of Anthropogenic Noise Playbacks on Marine Invertebrates Dec 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2016
The project aims to address this lack of knowledge investigating whether underwater noise, such as arising from installation and running of marine renewables, has any effects on a range of behavioural, physiological, and genetic processes, evaluating...
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Effects of artifical noise on marine invertebrates Oct 29, 2014 - Nov 30, 2016
To address this lack of knowledge investigating whether underwater noise, such as arising from installation and running of marine renewables, has any effects on a range of behavioural, physiological, and genetic processes, evaluating how the increasi...
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Mangrove Invertebrates Apr 17, 2013 - Jun 5, 2014
Building and evaluating recorders for seabird vocalisations at nesting sites with differing degrees of human disturbance Apr 1, 2016 - Aug 31, 2017
Long-duration recorders are commercially available for week-scale terrestrial sound monitoring, but expensive and large, thus difficult to disguise in colonies. We have an active collaboration with the Soundtags group at St Andrews who have co-develo...
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