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A Spatial and Geophysical Exploration of Atlantic Eel Larval Distributions
(2015-11-11)
In the context of declining populations of freshwater eels in Europe and North America and inspired by observations of Japanese eel spawning near seamounts, this study explored a possible spatial relationship between ...
A Multi-Criteria Evaluation Model for Rapid Assessment and GIS Mapping of Ecological Values for Informed Land Use in Small-Island Developing States
(2016-04-28)
Small-island developing states (SIDS) contain some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth (Churchyard et al., 2014), yet these countries suffer from pandemic sustainable policy failure (Mycoo, 2006), leading to significant ...
Is Organic Farming a Viable Means in Reversing the Downward Trend of Small Game Populations?
(2018-05-21)
This thesis investigates whether organic farming has a positive effect on small game populations. Europe has experienced a strong decline in European brown hare, common pheasant, and grey partridge densities. Current ...
Entangled in Policy: A Test Study to Determine Obstacles Created by Marine Debris Removal Laws and Management in Massachusetts
(2018-05-24)
In the past decade, marine debris has rapidly gained attention, and is now being recognized as one of the greatest threats to ocean habitats, marine life, and human health. All over the planet, animals are being discovered ...