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fisheries PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 14 fisheries PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Evaluating environmental and economic implications of management measures for the UK scallop fishery
Research Group:
Institute of Life and Earth Sciences
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidates with demonstrable strong numerical and computer coding skills from various backgrounds, including mathematics, statistics, marine fisheries, marine ecology, environmental sciences or social sciences. Read more
Climate change, marine fisheries and conservation in West Greenland
We are looking for a candidate with an interest in climate change and polar marine ecosystem issues, and strong numerical and computer coding skills. Read more
Improving the future sustainability of fishing communities in the Firth of Clyde
Research Group:
Institute of Life and Earth Sciences
Fisheries in the Firth of Clyde provide an important cornerstone to Scotland’s West coast economies and heritage. In recent years, however, they have faced difficulties with historically low catches, an aging fleet, and broken collaboration between industry, government and fishery management bodies. Read more
Enlightened fisheries engineering: the use of light to enhance fish passage in culverts
Supervisory Team. Prof Paul Kemp, Dr Andrew Vowles. Project description. Globally, freshwater fish have economic, ecological and cultural value. Read more
Energy, Technology, Behaviour, Culture and Regulation; The complex problems and transition engineering solutions for the future of local, sustainable fishing
Research Group:
Institute of Life and Earth Sciences
Picture an idyllic fishing village in the British Isles. City dwellers flock to these places for respite and to soak up the quaint historical scenery and great fresh seafood. Read more
Past, present and future benefits from marine biogenic shellfish reef habitats.
Project background. Biogenic shellfish reefs are complex seafloor habitats created by the presence of species such as oysters and mussels. Read more
Investigating the history of Sussex kelp habitats and their impact on local communities
Project background. Historical perspectives are vital if we are to truly appreciate the scale of past changes in our coastal seas. Read more
Social Welfare in Seafood Supply Chains – A Focus on Aquaculture
Research Group:
Institute of Life and Earth Sciences
Globally, the sustainability of seafood supply has traditionally focused on environmental impact. Read more
Nitrogen delivery from glaciers to the Arctic Ocean: Do freshwater buffers help or hinder?
Project Description. Glacial environments are at the forefront of climate change, impacting not only freshwater runoff, but also transport of essential nutrients such as nitrogen to the ocean. Read more
EASTBIO: Physiological and molecular interplay between stress and immune responses in Atlantic salmon
Supervisors: . Dr Jason W Holland. - School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen - j.holland@abdn.ac.uk. Dr Sean Monaghan. Read more
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Developing meaningful marine biodiversity indicators to support conservation
At the base of marine foodwebs, changes in plankton communities affect ecosystem services, including climate change mitigation and fisheries yield. Read more
Fish pass installation and weir removal effects on river ecosystems
River fragmentation due to the regulation of flows for water supply, navigation and energy is a major stressor impacting river ecosystems worldwide (Grill et al., 2019). Read more
The consequences of Brexit for British sport
Loughborough University is a top-ten rated university in England for research intensity (REF, 2014) and an outstanding 66% of the work of Loughborough’s academic staff who were eligible to be submitted to the REF was judged as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, compared to a national average figure of 43%. Read more
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