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Benthic foraminifera as a novel bio-monitoring tool in the assessment of environmental impacts linked to marine aquaculture

Alammar, Montaha (University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - Thesis

The present thesis describes the behaviour of benthic foraminiferal species in response to various levels of natural and/or anthropogenic organic matter enrichment in the benthic environment. Loch Creran, on the west ...
Understanding socio-demographic change and sustainability in Scotland’s coastal communities

Duffy, Paula (University of St Andrews, 2019-12-03) - Thesis

The original contribution that this work offers is the understandings of demographic (un)sustainability of places and communities, and in particular, coastal communities with ties to marine related economies. This research ...
The construction of success and negotiation of minority identities : a mixed methods study of the experiences and outcomes of school leavers in Scotland

Packwood, Helen (University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - Thesis

Each year in Scotland, around 50,000 young people complete their secondary education and leave school. This period of educational transition is laden with risks and opportunities; significant decisions are made and life ...
Adaptation to the impacts of climate change in small island communities : an analysis of Scottish case studies

Cunningham, Fiona (University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - Thesis

The IPCC have identified small islands as high-risk settings facing adverse impacts of climate change, particularly flooding and storm surge, with potentially detrimental consequences for human wellbeing and livelihoods. ...
Foreign direct investment and South-South cooperation : negotiating space, place and power within Chinese FDI in South Africa

O'Brien, Liam M (University of St Andrews, 2019-06-26) - Thesis

Chinese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in South Africa is indicative of a two-fold transformation in the contemporary development landscape: the rise of South-South Cooperation (SSC) and a re-centering of economic growth ...