Browsing PhD Theses, ATU Galway-Mayo by Title
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On the ecology of rorqual whales (Balaenopteridae) in Irish waters using intrinsic markers
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2012)Despite repeated calls for an ecosystem-based approach to the management of marine resources, little information exists on the ecosystem role and requirements of top predators such as baleen whales in Irish waters. Considering ... -
Optimising growth and survival in Irish aquaculture of abalone and sea urchins
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2015-09)Increased demand for abalone and sea urchins globally has resulted in increased production of these commercially important invertebrates in aquaculture. Transfer of aquaculture technology from established producing countries ... -
Plaice on Irish and Scottish coasts: Contributions to the ecosystem-based management approach for pleuronectes platessa fisheries
(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 ... -
Population structure and management of Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) in the North Atlantic Ocean) in the North Atlantic Ocean
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2017-12)Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is a globally important species found in the tropical and temperate zones of every ocean including the Mediterranean Sea. The aim of this research is to advance the current knowledge ... -
Scale Growth Analysis of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar Linnaeus) Unlocking Environmental Histories
(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 ... -
A study on how two third-level institutions in the West of Ireland improve their marketing strategies in mainland China
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2010)This thesis is concerned with the growing phenomenon o f mainland Chinese students studying in Ireland and various marketing strategies used by Irish Third-Level institutions to determine the elements that can be considered ... -
A sustainability and eco-innovation framework for manufacturing SMEs
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2014-11)Since the industrial revolution, manufacturing has been a major contributor to environmental damage, through pollution, the depletion of resources and the consumption of energy and the related burning of fossil fuels (IPCC, ... -
Taxonomy of the Lysianassoidea of the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean : an interactive identification key and studies on problematic groups
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2006)A DELTA (DEscriptive Language for TAxonomy) database was constructed for 135 species of lysianassoid amphipods of the Northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, representing almost 20% of the total estimated number of ... -
Towards a machine enabled semantic framework for the distributed engineering design
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2004)The overall aim of this thesis is to identify and propose a suitable architectural framework for supporting cooperation processes and therefore enabling semantics within the distributed engineering design environment. The ... -
The transformation of Galway: an urban history of a port town 1600-1700
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2012)Galway’s wealth and position as a major Irish trading port at the beginning of the seventeenth century stemmed from a mixture of geography and politics. Its staunch support of the Crown, since its foundation in the early ... -
Unlocking the archive: using the biochemical and isotopic composition of fish scales to understand the marine phase of Atlantic salmon
(2022-04)The Atlantic salmon is a species of great importance culturally, economically and ecologically. Recent declines suffered by many populations have been linked to marine mortality, therefore a better understanding of the ... -
Virulence factors associated with amoebic gill disease from Neoparamoeba perurans
(Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, 2020-10)Determining the virulence factors associated with pathogenic organisms is imperative in comprehending disease pathogenesis and ultimately paves the way for methods of treatment and disease management. Neoparamoeba perurans ...