Browsing Theses - Marine & Freshwater Research Centre, ATU Galway City by Author "Brophy, Deirdre"
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Biology and ecology of flatfish species on west of Ireland nursery grounds
Haynes, Paula S. (Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2011)Commercial flatfish captured in demersal fisheries along the west coast of Ireland include quota species such as plaice (Pleuronectes platessa L), in addition to high value non-quota species, turbot (Psetta maxima L.) and ... -
An investigation into the effects of environmental variables on the early life history stages of fish, with special emphasis on the flatfish of the west of Ireland
Comerford, Stephen (Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2012-10)The temperate waters of the North-east Atlantic host a diverse marine ecosystem, and within that ecosystem fish are a valuable resource both in terms of ecosystem functioning and commercial exploitation. The West Coast of ... -
Plaice on Irish and Scottish coasts: Contributions to the ecosystem-based management approach for pleuronectes platessa fisheries
Zölck, Melanie (Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2013-09)This study examines aspects of the early life history, growth and condition of plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) populations in Irish and Scottish waters, using innovative modelling approaches, among other techniques, to ... -
Scale Growth Analysis of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar Linnaeus) Unlocking Environmental Histories
Thomas, Katie (Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, 2018-09)Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) populations have declined rapidly in recent years across all geographical ranges with populations becoming extinct within certain areas. Direct observation of the salmon’s life is difficult ...