Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "White, Martin"
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Chemical oceanography of Irish waters, with particular emphasis on ocean acidification
McGrath, Triona (2012-10)Strategically positioned along the western margin of the North Atlantic, Irish shelf and offshore waters play a crucial role in the global thermohaline circulation and regional and global climate cycles. The main objective ... -
Evaluating controls of acoustic noise propagation across the continental margin
Daly, Eoghan (NUI Galway, 2021-08-23)The ocean’s ability to transmit underwater sound efficiently over long distances enables anthropogenic noise as a cause of pollution in the global ocean. Ever increasing noise from sources such as sonar, seismic surveys, ... -
Lateral transport of suspended particulate matter in nepheloid layers along the Irish continental margin - a case study of the Whittard Canyon, North-East Atlantic Ocean
Wilson, Annette M. (2016-06-03)Nepheloid layers, defined by their increased concentration of suspended particulate material (SPM), are an important transport mechanism in the pelagic to benthic coupling of material, including rich organic matter. ... -
Marine and freshwater influences on the hydrography, oxygen dynamics and ecology of an anoxic lagoonal estuary, Lough Furnace, Mayo, Ireland
Kelly, Seán (NUI Galway, 2019-10-08)Estuarine and coastal water bodies are amongst the most productive and diverse habitats, providing crucial ecological and economic benefits. However, owing to their position at the interface between continents and the ... -
Perspectives on driving mechanisms affecting intermediate water masses presence in the Rockall Trough
Smilenova, Angelina (NUI Galway, 2020-11)The Rockall Trough (RT), a deep channel in the northeast North Atlantic (NA), hosts water masses of subpolar and subtropical origins. Large-scale atmospheric (North Atlantic oscillation, Eastern Atlantic pattern) and oceanic ...