Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "Conservation"
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The conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction of the Costa Rica thermal dome: moving from lex lata to lex ferenda
(2017-09-28)The ocean plays an essential role in environmental, social and economic development worldwide. The aim of the study is to examine the scientific, policy and legal reasons underpinning efforts to ensure the conservation and ... -
Developing optimal strategies for limiting the spread of grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and conservation of reds (Sciurus vulgaris) in Ireland
(2016-05-05)Ireland has two species of squirrel, the native red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) and the non-native and invasive grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Since the initial introduction of the grey squirrel to a single site in ... -
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 ... -
Studies on the biology of juvenile European eels (Anguilla anguilla L.) in Irish rivers
(2011-09-23)Over the past three decades recruitment of European eel (Anguilla anguilla L.) to inland waters has declined by more than 95%. The causes of this decline are still unclear although a number of factors are thought to have ...