Browsing University of Galway Theses by Subject "Biodiversity"
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Bamboozled! Systematic studies of the Keratoisididae (Octocorallia: Scleralcyonacea)
(NUI Galway, 2023-11-15)Deep-sea corals are globally distributed and form a three-dimensional habitat on the benthos which hosts a diverse invertebrate community. Despite this importance, a global lack of taxonomic expertise and low resolution ... -
An economic valuation of biodiversity and livestock production in Ireland
(2013-02-06)This thesis applies the use of economic valuation techniques for valuing biodiversity focusing on production function approach. Biodiversity provides economic benefits, protects human health and offers food, food safety, ... -
Environmental assessment of freshwater aquaculture in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2020-12-11)Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production activity in the world and has been for the last several decades. With over 60% of wild fish stocks at or below their maximum sustainable yield, it is expected that to ... -
Reptiles in Souss-Massa National Park: Diversity, habitat suitability and ecological niche modelling
(NUI Galway, 2024-02-08)The reptiles of Souss-Massa National Park (SMNP) hold great ecological value, yet remain relatively understudied. This thesis aims to advance our knowledge of reptiles and generate conservation-related data. The thesis's ... -
The River Shannon Callows, Ireland: An examination of how flooding patterns and farming practices affect plant communities and dipteran assemblages on unregulated floodplain meadows
(2013-10-21)Floodplains provide numerous essential ecosystem services, including flood attenuation and biodiversity protection. The lowland floodplains along the River Shannon are largely unregulated, support rare and endangered bird ... -
Taxonomy, parataxonomy, and metabarcoding: an investigation of invertebrate diversity in high nature value wet grasslands
(NUI Galway, 2017-11-01)Wet grassland habitats characterised by seasonal inundation and low-intensity agricultural practices support a rich mosaic of plant and animal communities. Whilst most of the conservation strategies aimed at protecting ... -
Understanding the effects of multi-species grassland mixtures on the composition and function of the soil microbiome in temperate grasslands.
(NUI Galway, 2022-08-24)This thesis investigated the effects of multi species grassland mixtures on the composition and function of the soil microbiome in temperate grasslands. Three major gaps in knowledge were identified: (1) What effects do ...