Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a promising tool for investigating the role of macroalgae inblue carbon sequestration. This dissertation uses a newly designed rbcL primer to examine whether eDNA can provide insights into the organic carbon contributions of macroalgae in...
Purple Dewplant Management Techniques: The Effectiveness of Removal and Impacts on Native Flora Regrowth, in the Coastal Sand Dunes of Jersey, Channel Islands
Coastal sand dune systems are one of the most rare and natural remaining ecosystem types on Europe. The dynamism created by variable climate and influx of sand creates a diverse mosaic of habitat which favour a small diversity of specialised species. The British Isles...
Assessing the European hedgehog’s (Erinaceus europaeus) status, behavioural activity and home ranges in a rurual and urban setting, with specific interest on the island of Jersey, UK
The European Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus has seen population numbers decline for several decades despite being listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Redlist. The quoted 46% reduction in individuals in 13 years has promptly had the species added to the UK’s own Red List...
The Influence of Bait on Species Observations Using Baited Remote Underwater Videos in Portlet Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
Marine ecosystems are being increasingly degraded due to increasing anthropogenic pressures. To mitigate these issues, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a popular spatial management tool; however, protection levels vary. No-Take Zones (NTZs) enforce the strictest...
Macroalgae and Blue Carbon: Understanding the Impact of Environmental Variables on the Rate of Growth and Carbon Content in Kelp (Laminaria digitata and Laminaria hyperborea)
The growing threat of climate change has resulted in the need for new and innovative strategies to limit global emissions. One approach involves the conservation and restoration of coastal vegetated ecosystems that naturally sequester and store atmospheric carbon,...
The influence of forest composition on bat species diversity and abundance
On Jersey, bat populations are becoming well documented throughout the Island with the efforts of the Jersey Bat Group, students and the public. However, whereas bats that utilise or inhabit woodlands on Jersey have been studied in the past by the Jersey Bat Group,...