NERC Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU): Recent submissions
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Assessing grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) diet in western Scotland
(University of St Andrews, 2007-11-30) - ThesisGrey seal diet was last comprehensively studied in western Scotland in 1985. Since then, the grey seal population has increased by approximately 30% and relative abundance of fish stocks in the area has changed markedly. ... -
Modelling space-use and habitat preference from wildlife telemetry data
(University of St Andrews, 2007-06-20) - ThesisManagement and conservation of populations of animals requires information on where they are, why they are there, and where else they could be. These objectives are typically approached by collecting data on the animals’ ... -
Investigating monitoring options for harbour seals in Special Areas of Conservation in Scotland
(University of St Andrews, 2007-06-22) - ThesisManaging a wild population effectively requires knowledge of the abundance and behaviour of the species. Harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) are usually counted when they come ashore at haul-out sites, and so it is important ...