Freshwater fish biologist - big on rare species, their ecology and conservation. Also known to dabble in non-native species issues. Personal account and all views are entirely my own. Leantóir Celtic FC 🍀
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How the Choice of Spatial Resolution Affects Freshwater Fish Species Distribution Models. Ecology and Evolution16, no. 4: e73472. doi.org/10.1002/ece3....
The delicate art of professional pushback, Fisheries, 2026;, vuag006, doi.org/10.1093/fshm...
Seven reasons why threatened species managers must consider genetic health, BioScience, 2026;, biag046, doi.org/10.1093/bios...
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eRNA Reveals Real-Time Signals of Freshwater Fish Population Biomass and Total Abundance. Molecular Ecology35, no. 11: e70419. doi.org/10.1111/mec.....
A Multi-Method Approach to Assessing Barrier Effectiveness in Preventing the Spread of Invasive Signal Crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus). River Research and Applications1–14. doi.org/10.1002/rra.....
Whole System Ecohydrological Change Following Natural Flood Management and a Five-Year Beaver Reintroduction Trial. Ecohydrology19, no. 4: e70238. doi.org/10.1002/eco.....
Integration, not replacement: molecular methods and a new equilibrium in taxonomy, BioScience, 2026;, biag065, doi.org/10.1093/bios...
Species identification, discovery, and biomonitoring: Strategic priorities for DNA barcoding in Europe, set in a global context, BioScience, 2026;, biag052, doi.org/10.1093/bios...
Search and Passage Are Decoupled for Migrating Trout Kelts at Multi-Exit Dam. River Research and Applications1–19. doi.org/10.1002/rra.....
One time, we were getting ready to go sampling in a small boat. We backed the trailer down the ramp, finished loading it up—transferring all our gear from
"Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species — the bloody red shrimp — is established in all five Great Lakes. ...The delayed establishment in Lake Superior may reflect barriers such as colder temperatures and geographic isolation.”
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Abstract. Genetic management is well established as an essential component of threatened species management. In small populations, deteriorating genetic he
Biomass and abundance data are critical for ecosystem monitoring and management of fish populations, yet their acquisition represents a growing challenge as anthropogenic pressures intensify the need....
Relieving barriers and increasing free flowing rivers is a global imperative to restore habitat connectivity for migratory fish stocks. While reducing river fragmentation will certainly improve biodi...
Once-common beavers have been absent from the British landscape for centuries, but wild beaver populations have returned in recent years as part of reintroduction schemes, including releases into mon...
The rapid expansion of molecular methods since the 1990s has reshaped taxonomy. As sequencing became faster and cheaper, DNA-based approaches moved from ni
Abstract. The International Barcode of Life (iBOL) initiative is building a globally accessible DNA-based system for species identification and discovery.
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We examined the influence of spatial resolution on freshwater fish SDMs across Europe. Model performance and variable importance were consistent across scales, but predicted range size declined with ...
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Longitudinal and lateral river connectivity have been drastically reduced over time, with hydropower development as a major driver of fragmentation. While fishways are widely implemented to support u...
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Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species -- the bloody red shrimp -- is established in all five Great Lakes.
