A5041708309- Avian ecology and behavior
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Marine animal studies overview
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Marine and fisheries research
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Wind Energy Research and Development
- Oil Spill Detection and Mitigation
- Aviation Industry Analysis and Trends
- Maritime Transport Emissions and Efficiency
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Arctic and Russian Policy Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Remote Sensing and LiDAR Applications
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
Environmental Research Institute
2016-2025
University of the Highlands and Islands
2016-2025
University of Glasgow
2009-2012
Glasgow Centre for Population Health
2009-2012
The use of floating photovoltaic systems in freshwater and marine environments is forecast to increase dramatically worldwide within the next decade response demands for accelerated decarbonisation global economy whilst avoiding competition land, particularly near population centres. potential environmental impacts this expanding, novel technology are gradually becoming apparent warrant consideration. This study reviews evaluates various introducing arrays into aquatic (freshwater marine)...
Abstract Masden, E. A., Haydon, D. T., Fox, A. D., Furness, R. W., Bullman, R., and Desholm, M. 2009. Barriers to movement: impacts of wind farms on migrating birds. – ICES Journal Marine Science, 66: 746–753. Advances in technology engineering are enhancing the contribution that power makes renewable energy generation. Wind farms, both operational planning, can be expected impact negatively wildlife populations, particularly We propose a novel approach assess through energetic costs...
Macaroni penguins Eudyptes chrysolophus are thought to be one of the most important mesopredators in Southern Ocean having a greater impact on prey availability and abundance than any other seabird species. Their population centre has long been held South Georgia where populations were comprise many million animals. Here we report results recent census macaroni at undertaken using aerial survey methods. We dramatic declines numbers (∼1.0 breeding pairs) compared observed late 1970s (∼5.4...
Telemetry has become an important method for studying the biology and ecology of animals. However, impact tracking devices their attachment on different species across multiple temporal scales seldom been assessed. We compared behavioural demographic responses two seabird, Lesser Black‐backed Gull Larus fuscus Great Skua Stercorarius skua , to a GPS device attached using crossover wing harness. used telemetry information monitoring breeding colonies compare birds equipped with harness,...
Abstract Wind turbines and power lines can cause bird mortality due to collision or electrocution. The biodiversity impacts of energy infrastructure (EI) be minimised through effective landscape‐scale planning mitigation. identification high‐vulnerability areas is urgently needed assess potential cumulative EI while supporting the transition zero carbon energy. We collected GPS location data from 1,454 birds 27 species susceptible within Europe North Africa identified where tracked are most...
Abstract Furness, R. W., Wade, H. M., Robbins, A. M. C., and Masden, E. 2012. Assessing the sensitivity of seabird populations to adverse effects from tidal stream turbines wave energy devices. – ICES Journal Marine Science, 69: . Tidal devices may affect through collision mortality, disturbance habitat loss. Given pressures harness energy, especially in Scottish waters, there is an urgent need assess population-level impacts on species. With a lack deployed monitor areas importance for...
Summary Wind energy generation is increasing globally, and associated environmental impacts must be considered. The risk of seabirds colliding with offshore wind turbines influenced by flight height, height data usually come from observers on boats, making estimates in daylight fine weather. GPS tracking provides an alternative generates information a range conditions, but the raw have error. Here, we present novel analytical solution for accommodating We use Bayesian state‐space models to...
Abstract Renewable energy development is rapidly increasing in efforts to mitigate climate change. Whilst the impact of individual projects on biological diversity may be limited, there a risk significant cumulative impacts across projects, resulting conflict between our needs for renewable and preserve biodiversity. A range approaches have been developed assessment (CIA). Biologically realistic advocated peer‐reviewed literature challenging data requirements are more complex than those...
Abstract Wind energy generation has become an important means to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate against human‐induced climate change, but could also represent a significant human–wildlife conflict. Airborne taxa such as birds may be particularly sensitive collision mortality with wind turbines, yet the relative vulnerability of species’ populations across their annual life cycles not been evaluated. Using GPS telemetry, we studied movements lesser black‐backed gulls Larus...
Advances in technology and engineering, along with European Union renewable energy targets, have stimulated a rapid growth of the wind power sector. Wind farms contribute to carbon emission reductions, but there is need ensure that these structures do not adversely impact populations interact them, particularly birds. We developed movement models based on observed avoidance responses common eider Somateria mollissima predict, identify potential measures reduce, impacts. Flight trajectory...
MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout JournalEditorsTheme Sections 587:247-253 (2018) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps12415 NOTE Dodging blades: new insights into three-dimensional space use of offshore wind farms by lesser black-backed gulls Larus fuscus Chris B. Thaxter1,*, Viola H. Ross-Smith1, Willem Bouten2, Elizabeth A. Masden3, Nigel Clark1, Greg J. Conway1, Lee...