Results for Environment
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Monitoring and control of mosquito vectors for West Nile Virus (WNV) via exploration of their host location cues for mitigation of climatic driven zoo
In 2023, 707 cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) disease were reported in EU/EEA countries leading to 67 deaths. The increase in WNV incidence in Europe has been attributed in part to a...
Climate-changing volcanic eruptions from magma source to ice core archives: a sulfur isotope perspective
Explosive volcanic eruptions loft prodigious quantities of ash, gas and aerosol into the Earth's atmosphere and can have severe impacts on human health, the environment and th...
The evolution of ecosystem function
Summary: As climate change and the sixth mass extinction gather pace, the importance of biodiversity and nature-based solutions for society is clear.The benefits that nature provid...
Novel methodologies to assess the environmental health of freshwater systems. (5057)
Freshwater ecosystems are some of the most threatened on earth, receiving a complex cocktail of natural and man-made chemicals as a result of human activity. These, together with a...
Holed-up, but not safe: the impact of climate change on behaviour, populations, and communities of hole nesting birds
Human-induced climate change is profoundly affecting ecological dynamics and biodiversity. While shifting phenology and species interactions have been associated with climate chang...
Mitigating harmful algal blooms with modified clay to safeguard marine aquaculture in a changing climate
Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector globally. The FAO estimates its value at first sale to be ~ USD260 billion.In Scotland the sector, dominated by the production of Atl...
Quantifying the interaction of anthropogenic impacts and hydrodynamics on Ocean Sediment habitats to inform ecosystem-based management of an understud
Project DescriptionOcean sediments provide essential habitats for species of both conservation and commercial importance, however, due to their perceived mobile nature are often co...
Investigating approaches in dairy farming towards mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions: Atmospheric concentrations, nutrient utilisation and
Title: Investigating approaches in dairy farming towards mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions: Atmospheric concentrations, nutrient utilisation and indices of milk producti...
Drivers of variation in social interactions
In social species across the animal kingdom, interactions between group members and with conspecific outsiders are a constant aspect of life.A wide array of cooperative and antagon...
Will feral pigs aid or threaten landscape scale nature recovery in Scotland? Understanding their genetics, ecology, and public perceptions
Wild boars became extinct in Scotland many centuries ago, but escapees and deliberate releases from farms have led to their return3. Three breeding populations have been identified...
Using citizen science research to inform coastal and marine natural capital approaches
The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) aims to generate scientific knowledge, improve ocean literacy, and engage local communities in sustainable oc...
Sustainable management of marine resources through national marine park establishment
The sustainable management of marine resources requires greater understanding of social and ecological systems. How humans choose to use the environment is influenced by their conn...
Predicting and mitigating impacts of environmental change; evaluating barriers to zoonotic pathogen spillover
Threats from tick-borne diseases are rapidly increasing globally due to environmental change, with severe impacts on human and animal health. The aim of this research project is to...
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai: a paradigm-changing eruption
The 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (HT-HH) is the most intense volcanic eruption in 30-years. The eruption challenges many preconceptions about the impact of volca...
NSFGEO-NERC:The Collapse of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet: Using Glacial Dipsticks to Constrain Ice Sheet Modeling
Projections of future sea level rise rely on ice sheet models that are highly tuned to simulate the geometry and flow of the modern ice sheets despite uncertainties in the surface...
Just how 'green' is the grass on the other side? Particulate carbon and microplastic capture potential by seagrass meadows in Wales
Seagrasses are important ecosystem engineers, providing food and crucial refugia for a wide range of species. Seagrass beds are a conservation priority, listed as habitats of princ...
Into the dark: diversity and ecology of fungi and protists in the twilight zone of polar freshwaters environments
Polar freshwater environments represent oasis of life and hotspot of biodiversity in arid polar desert and in these freshwater habitats, cold temperature can be accompanied by free...
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Hummingbirds, Flowerpiercers and Insects - Pollinators or Nectar Robbers?
In the high Andes of northern South America, the treeline of elfin forests rises to about 3,000 m above sea level, transitioning into wet open ecosystems known as páramo...
Enhancing the contribution of beneficial beetles to biodiverse and net-zero livestock systems
Grazing systems are a key target for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of agriculture, towards sustainable livestock production. Regenerative farming practices such as herb ric...