People

Post-Docs

Catalina Monzón-Argüello, Swansea University, Aberystwyth University, UK), 2011- 2012. DEFRA Darwin Initiative- Protecting Galaxiids from Salmonid Invasions in Chile and the Falklands.  MHC  variation  in  invasive  salmonids. With Dr.  Sofia Consuegra. PLoS ONE  7(3): e32939

Students

PhD

Dan Guy (Aberystwyth University, UK), 2012 - present. Connectivity and genetic variation in sea trout . Co-supervisor with Dr Sofia Consuegra. Funding: Aberystwyth University.

Elgan John (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2011- present. Disentangling the effects of climate change and exploitation on Atlantic salmon .   Funding: KESS, Environment Agency Wales

Rebecca Stringwell (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2011- present. Salmonid Domestication. Funding: KESS, Environment Agency Wales 

 Gethin Thomas (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2007—2011.  Conservation of the Endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel. Endangered Species Research  (2010) 12: 1-9; Aquatic Biology  (2009) 6: 191-200. Hydrobiologia  (2013)

 Laura Roberts (Swansea University, Swansea, UK). 2006 – 2010. Improving the survival and fitness of hatchery-reared salmonids in restoration programmes. Funding: NERC, Environment Agency Wales. Animal Behaviour (2011) 82: 619-625; Biological Conservation (2011) 144: 1972-1979; Fisheries Management and Ecology (2009) 16: 10-13. 

Delphine Vanhaecke (Aberystwyth University, UK), 2008-2012.  Conservation Genetics of Native Galaxiid Fish Threatened by Inavsive Salmonids in the Southern Hemiisphere. Co-supervisor with Dr Sofia Consuegra, Prof. Chris Thomas. Funding: Aberystwyth University, DEFRA-Darwin Initiative. Molecular Ecology Resources (2011) 11: 219-222; Freshwater Biology  (2012) 57: 1241-1252; PLoS ONE (2012) 7(3): e32939

 Anthony Robson (Swansea University, Swansea, UK). 2006 – 2009. Behavioural ecology of the blue mussel. Co-supervisor with Prof. Rory Wilson. Funding: ESF, Swansea University. Journal of Molluscan Studies (2010) 76: 348-353; Hydrobiologia (2010) 655: 197-204; Aquatic Biology (2009) 6: 191-200; Marine Biology (2007) 151: 1195-1204.

 Kate Ciborowski (University of Reading, UK). 2003 - 2007. Patterns of genetic variability during the decline of Iberian Atlantic salmon populations. Co-supervisor with Dr. Bill Jordan, Dr. Sofia Consuegra, Prof. Mark Beaumont, Dr. Jinliang Wang. Funding: NERC. Biology Letters (2007) 3: 554-557; Conservation Genetics (2007) 8: 1355-1367.

MRes

Samantha Ward (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2012—. SNP discovery in the endangered galaxiid Aplochiton sp.  Co-supervised with Dr. Sofia Consuegra. Funding: DEFRA-Darwin Post-Project Award Protecting native galaxiids from salmonid invasions in Chile and the Falklands.

Alice Lown (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2011—2012. Adaptive variation and local adaptations in brown trout. Funding: KESS-EAW.

Catherine Gutmann-Roberts (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2011—2012. Assessing the effects of using reconditioned kelts in Atlantic salmon restoration programmes. Funding: KESS-EAW.

 Dan Fowler (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2011—present. Spatial Distribution and Connectivity of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) in the Falkland Islands.  Funding: DEFRA-Darwin Initiative Protecting native galaxiids from salmonid invasions in Chile and the Falklands. PLoS ONE  7(3): e32939; From Sea to Source: 58-59.

  Sarah Marburger (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2010—2011. Linking River Connectivity with Genetic Variation of Brown Trout in Wales. Funding: KESS-EAW

John Nolan (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2010—2011. River Connectivity and Fragmentation of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) populations in Wales: a stable isotope approach. Funding: KESS-EAW

 Courtney French (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2010—2011. Informing the Management and Conservation of the Whelk (Buccinum undatum) Fishery in South Wales. Funding:  KESS-WAG

 Tamsin Shepherd-Waring (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2010—2011. The Effects of Ocean Acidification on the Physiology and Behaviour of Calcifying Marine Invertebrates.

MSc 

Ian Woodhall (Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK), 2011-2012. Molecular and morphological methods for identification of Aplochiton zeabra and Aplochiton taeniatus . Co-supervised with Dr. Sofia Consuegra

Mark McLoughlin. (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2011—2012.  Monitoring improvements in salmonid connectivity projects. EAW/ATM

Ross Davies (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2011—present.  Evidence-based science in conservation.

Nia Phillips (Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK), 2008-2009. The Genetics of Invasion of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in the Southern Hemisphere. Co-supervised with Dr. Sofia Consuegra. Evolutionary Applications (2011) 4: 660-671.

Samantha Lintern (Swansea University, Swansea UK), 2009-2010. Otter (Lutra lutra) scent marking activivity: spatial distribution, habitat selection and response to unfamilar spraints.

Nicole Jenkins (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2008-2009. Lowering the Rearing Density of Juvenile Atlantic Salmon can Produce Fitter Fish: Implications for Captive Breeding Programs. EAW

Elgan John (Swansea University, Swansea, UK),  2008-2009. The Discrimination of Farmed and Free-Living Salmonids, the Isotopic Changes of Escapees with Time at Liberty, Trophic Overlap with native Galaxiids and Piscivory utilising Scales and Stable Isotopes in Chile. DEFRA Darwin Initiative - Reducing the Impact of Exotic Aquaculture on Chilean Aquatic Biodiversity.

Paul Howes  (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2007-2008. Predator Recognition of Invasive Salmonids byNative Galaxiids. DEFRA Darwin Initiative - Reducing the Impact of Exotic Aquaculture on Chilean Aquatic Biodiversity. PLoS ONE  7(3): e32939

Rebecca Stringwell (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2007-2008. The Effects of Domestication and Rearing Environment on the Phenotypic Traits of Juvenile Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar). EAW

Paul Halsall (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2007-2008. The Prevalence of Sexually Dimorphic Effects in Fish.

Ailish McGarry (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2006-2008. Historical Trends in Water Quality of The River Llynfi (S. Wales): Performance of Different Biomonitoring Methods.  EAW

Alex Harold (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2006-2007. Determinants of Sexual Dimorphism in Fishes.

Ann Rees (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2006-2007. Determinants of Establishment Success among Non-Native Fish. DEFRA Darwin Initiative - Reducing the Impact of Exotic Aquaculture on Chilean Aquatic Biodiversity

Benjamin Perry  (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2006-2007. Effects of Non-Native Salmonids on Native Fish Fauna in Chile and the Falkland Islands. DEFRA Darwin Initiative - Reducing the Impact of Exotic Aquaculture on Chilean Aquatic Biodiversity.

 Gavin Edwards (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2006-2007. Photo-Identification of the Intertidal Shanny, Lipophrys pholis (L.), Using Unique Melanophore Constellations.

Claire Perry  (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2005-2006. Evaluation of the Behaviour of Rehabilitated House Martins.

 Eleanor Kennedy  (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2005-2006. An Experimental Approach to the Culture of the Endangered Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) (L.): Nutritional and Environmental Requirements of Adult and Juvenile Mussels for Conservation and Restoration Purposes. EAW

Michael Hickman  (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2005-2006. Behavioural Responses to Hatchery-Reared Juvenile Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) to Chemical Cues of a Top Mammalian Predator, The European Otter (Lutra lutra): Possibilities for Improving Salmonid Stock Enhancement. EAW

Katie Clements  (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2005-2006. An Experimental Assessment of Growth and Mortality of the Edible Cockle (Cerastoderma edule) in the Burry Inlet (South Wales): Density-Dependent Effects and Implications for Aquaculture-Based Fisheries.

Kimberley Bate  (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2005-2006. Using Historical Scales from Rivers in Northern Spain to Explore the Possible Influences of Temperature and Over-Exploitation on Age and Growth of Atlantic Salmon (S. salar).

Gibson Yadunda Mphepo (Swansea University, Swansea, UK), 2004-2005. The Effects of Collaborative Wildlife Management on Attitudes and Conservation Awareness: The Case of Nyika National Park, Malawi.

Visitors

Francisco Marco-Rius, PhD student  (Universidad de Vigo, Spain). 2010-2012. Compensatory growth in sea trout .  PLoS ONE 7(10): e45528  

Kilian Toledo-Güedes, PhD student (Universidad de la Laguna, Spain). 2009. Isotopic and morphological identification of seabass escapees

 Ibon Tobes, MSc student (Universidad de Navarra, Spain). 2009. Automatic analysis of brown trout scales

José Sanzana, MSc student (Universidad de Los Lagos, Chile). 2009. Reducing the Impact of Exotic Aquaculture on Chilean Aquatic Biodiversity. PLoS ONE  7(3): e32939; From Sea to Source: 48-49.

Anna Kuparinen (University of Helsinki, Finland). 2008. Growth history perspective on the decreasing age and size at maturation of exploited Atlantic salmon. Conservation Genetics (2010) 11: 1159-1565; Marine Ecology Progress Series (2009) 376: 245-252;

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