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View article: Otolith-based age and growth of the spotted moray eel (Gymnothorax moringa) and squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis) from Ascension Island and St Helena
Otolith-based age and growth of the spotted moray eel (Gymnothorax moringa) and squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis) from Ascension Island and St Helena Open
This study investigates the age-based life-history traits of two groundfish species, the spotted moray eel ( Gymnothorax moringa ) and squirrelfish ( Holocentrus adscensionis ), found in Ascension Island and St Helena. Both islands are par…
View article: FishDiveR: Wavelet analyses and machine learning provide robust classification of animal behaviour from time-depth data
FishDiveR: Wavelet analyses and machine learning provide robust classification of animal behaviour from time-depth data Open
1. Biologging devices have revolutionised our understanding of aquatic animal movement by enabling the collection of detailed depth and temperature time-series. The advent of pop-up satellite archival tags has been particularly impactful, …
View article: Seasonal migrations of the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) in UK and surrounding waters
Seasonal migrations of the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) in UK and surrounding waters Open
The movements and behaviour of mature European sea bass ( Dicentrarchus labrax L.) in UK waters have not been studied extensively since a series of mark-recapture experiments during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. To better understand the timing a…
View article: Movements, migrations and space use of fish in the North Sea in relation to offshore wind farms
Movements, migrations and space use of fish in the North Sea in relation to offshore wind farms Open
No abstracts are to be cited without prior reference to the author.Important commercial fish species like plaice, cod and thornback rays have complex movement patterns characterised by seasonal migrations and distinct habitat preferences. …
View article: Harnessing the Four‐Dimensional Ecology Education Framework to redesign an introductory ecology course in a changing higher education landscape
Harnessing the Four‐Dimensional Ecology Education Framework to redesign an introductory ecology course in a changing higher education landscape Open
As higher education undergoes rapid and fundamental change, eco‐educators need to be prepared to promote the inclusion of the ecological sciences in the biological sciences curriculum of the future. Here, we present an instructional alignm…
View article: Yellowfin Tuna Behavioural Ecology and Catchability in the South Atlantic: The Right Place at the Right Time (and Depth)
Yellowfin Tuna Behavioural Ecology and Catchability in the South Atlantic: The Right Place at the Right Time (and Depth) Open
The yellowfin tuna ( Thunnus albacares: YFT) is a widely distributed, migratory species that supports valuable commercial fisheries. Landings of YFT are seasonally and spatially variable, reflecting changes in their availability and access…
View article: Fidelity of yellowfin tuna to seamount and island foraging grounds in the central South Atlantic Ocean
Fidelity of yellowfin tuna to seamount and island foraging grounds in the central South Atlantic Ocean Open
The yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is a widely distributed, migratory species that supports valuable commercial fisheries throughout their range. Management of migratory species requires knowledge of movement, mixing and key life histo…
View article: Horizontal and vertical movements of starry smooth-hound Mustelus asterias in the northeast Atlantic
Horizontal and vertical movements of starry smooth-hound Mustelus asterias in the northeast Atlantic Open
Commercial landings of starry smooth-hound Mustelus asterias in northern European seas are increasing, whilst our knowledge of their ecology, behaviour and population structure remains limited. M. asterias is a widely distributed demersal …
View article: Life Histories
Life Histories Open
To adequately convey some of the particularities of our participants' experiences, both prior to and during their imprisonment, this chapter provides qualitative pen portraits of six of the study participants. Selected to loosely represent…
View article: Spatial and temporal analysis of biliary 1-hydroxypyrene, hepatic ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase and muscle acetylcholinesterase activity in UK flatfish
Spatial and temporal analysis of biliary 1-hydroxypyrene, hepatic ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase and muscle acetylcholinesterase activity in UK flatfish Open
Chemical pollution of the marine environment from anthropogenic sources is a global concern due to the potential for long term effects on the ecosystem. Chemical monitoring schemes can detect harmful substances in water, sediment or biota.…
View article: Scaling marine fish movement behavior from individuals to populations
Scaling marine fish movement behavior from individuals to populations Open
Understanding how, where, and when animals move is a central problem in marine ecology and conservation. Key to improving our knowledge about what drives animal movement is the rising deployment of telemetry devices on a range of free‐roam…
View article: Modelling potential production of macroalgae farms in UK and Dutch coastal waters
Modelling potential production of macroalgae farms in UK and Dutch coastal waters Open
There is increasing interest in macroalgae farming in European waters for a range of applications, including food, chemical extraction for biofuel production. This study uses a 3-D numerical model of hydrodynamics and biogeochemistry to in…
View article: Modelling potential production and environmental effects of macroalgae farms in UK and Dutch coastal waters
Modelling potential production and environmental effects of macroalgae farms in UK and Dutch coastal waters Open
There is increasing interest in macroalgae farming in European waters for a range of applications, including food, chemical extraction and as biofuels. This study uses a 3D numerical model of hydrodynamics and biogeochemistry to investigat…
View article: Spatial and temporal analysis of the risks posed by total petroleum hydrocarbon and trace element contaminants in coastal waters of Kuwait
Spatial and temporal analysis of the risks posed by total petroleum hydrocarbon and trace element contaminants in coastal waters of Kuwait Open
Nine trace elements including As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Hg, Ni, Pb, V and Zn, and total petroleum hydrocarbons were analysed from water samples collected from 23 stations since 1984 from Kuwaiti coastal waters. Here it was investigated whether conce…
View article: Spatial and temporal analysis of the risks posed by polychlorinated biphenyl and metal contaminants in dab ( Limanda limanda ) collected from waters around England and Wales
Spatial and temporal analysis of the risks posed by polychlorinated biphenyl and metal contaminants in dab ( Limanda limanda ) collected from waters around England and Wales Open
The metals cadmium, mercury and lead, and the ICES7 CB levels were analysed in the common dab Limanda limanda to investigate whether concentrations of these determinants are at levels above established OSPAR assessment criteria around Engl…
View article: Using individual tracking data to validate the predictions of species distribution models
Using individual tracking data to validate the predictions of species distribution models Open
Aim Estimating environmental suitability from species distribution data is crucial in defining spatial conservation measures. To this end, species distribution models ( SDM s) are commonly applied, but seldom validated by completely indepe…
View article: Recent advances in telemetry for estimating the energy metabolism of wild fishes
Recent advances in telemetry for estimating the energy metabolism of wild fishes Open
Metabolic rate is a critical factor in animal biology and ecology, providing an objective measure that can be used in attributing a cost to different activities and to assessing what animals do against some optimal behaviour. Ideally, meta…
View article: Spatial and temporal analysis of the risks posed by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, polychlorinated biphenyl and metal contaminants in sediments in UK estuaries and coastal waters
Spatial and temporal analysis of the risks posed by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, polychlorinated biphenyl and metal contaminants in sediments in UK estuaries and coastal waters Open
The environmental risks of 22 contaminants, comprising 6 metals, 10 PAHs and 6 PCB congeners occurring in UK estuaries and coastal waters were assessed as single substances. Sediment samples were taken within 12 nautical miles of the Engli…