Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Lawton, Colin"
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Developing optimal strategies for limiting the spread of grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and conservation of reds (Sciurus vulgaris) in Ireland
Flaherty, Margaret (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 ... -
The interannual variability of gelatinous zooplankton abundance and diversity in North East Atlantic shelf seas
Long, Aidan (NUI Galway, 2020-09-30)Gelatinous zooplankton are a natural and globally important group of marine organisms, as they provide regulating, provisioning and supporting services to ecosystems. However, gelatinous zooplankton are still a major issue ... -
Post-release Monitoring of Two Translocated Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris L.) Populations
Waters, Catherine (2012-10-24)The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) has suffered a 20% decline in its range in Ireland since the introduction of the grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) mainly through competition. Translocation (the intentional movement ... -
Reptiles in Souss-Massa National Park: Diversity, habitat suitability and ecological niche modelling
Elbahi, Abderrafea (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 role of the pine marten in Irish squirrel population dynamics
Sheehy, Emma (2013-09-19)There are two squirrel species found in Ireland. The native red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, and the invasive North American grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis. In Ireland, the UK and Italy the grey squirrel threatens ... -
Spawning migration of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) in a regulated river
Bateman, Anne (NUI Galway, 2018-04-24)Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are an iconic species that undertake arduous migrations between marine and freshwater habitats to complete their life-cycle. Populations of Atlantic salmon are in decline across their range ... -
Studies on downstream migrating silver-phase European eels (Anguilla anguilla) in hydropower-regulated rivers
Lenihan, Eamonn (NUI Galway, 2020-09-29)Within the last 50 years, the European eel has gone from one of the largest freshwater fisheries resources throughout its range to being listed as critically endangered. A variety of factors have been implicated in this ... -
Taxonomy, diversity, and habitat ecology of Irish tardigrades
DeMilio, Erica (NUI Galway, 2022-08-30)Tardigrades (phylum Tardigrada Doyère, 1840) are obligate aquatic, microscopic animals that inhabit marine and freshwater habitats, as well as the terrestrial environment. They occur in limnoterrestrial settings including ...