Research Profile

John Davenport

Biography

Research Interests

The bulk of my research output has been concerned with the ecophysiology of oceanic, coastal and estuarine organisms, and I have been particularly interested in the behavioural and physiological responses of animals to fluctuating and extreme environmental conditions (especially salinity and temperature).

Research Grants

 ProjectFunding
Body
Start DateEnd DateAward
Collective Research on Aquaculture BiofoulingEuropean Union20-JUN-0419-JUN-07€242,426.00
Population dynamics of Eurasian Badgers (Mele Males) in the Republic of IrelandTeagasc01-OCT-0931-DEC-12€63,000.00
Metapopulation dynamics of natterjack toads in IrelandIrish Research Council for Science, Engineering & Technology (IRCSET)01-OCT-0431-AUG-08€81,296.00
[ERDF 54505/54504 INTERREG]{Davenport} NEuropean Union01-APR-0331-MAR-06€102,351.00
[HEA ZEBRATOK]{Davenport/Morgan/O'Hal} NHigher Education authority01-OCT-0031-DEC-04€74,915.00
[EU INTAS ARAL SEA ] {DAVENPORT J } VEuropean Union01-FEB-0201-FEB-05€8,100.00
IRCSET "How do crabs keep their sensors clean"Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering & Technology (IRCSET)01-OCT-0631-MAY-10€72,009.00
[FOUNDATION A/C] {Davenport/Cummins} NFoundation Funded Research01-JAN-0301-JAN-10€1,454,038.00
[ERAD] {Davenport, Prof.J} NDepartment of Agriculture Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF)01-JAN-9031-JAN-14€1,401,640.00
Demonstration of a miniaturized multi-channel cytometry system and its suitability for autonomous..Marine Institute (MI)20-DEC-0431-OCT-08€112,800.00
National Parks & Wildlife Service "Leatherback Turtle Tagging"National Parks & Wildlife Services (NPWS)01-MAR-0630-JUN-07€36,000.00
[HEA3 ECOLOGY OF TRANSPORT]{Davenport} NHigher Education authority01-JUN-0230-SEP-08€154,883.00
"Biofouling in the Marine Aquaculture Industry, with particular reference to finfish . . ."Miscellaneous01-MAY-0631-AUG-06€27,440.00
[HEA BIODIVERSITY] {Davenport Prof.} NHigher Education authority01-OCT-0030-SEP-04€95,792.00
[INTERREG IIIB] {Davenport Prof John} NEuropean Union01-NOV-0316-DEC-06€334,255.00
EPA "Characterisation of Arctic char spawning grounds in Irish lakes and the vulnerability of ova ..Environment Protection Agency (EPA)01-OCT-0530-APR-09€75,000.00

Publications

Books

 YearPublication
(2008)Mind the Gap-postglacial colonization of Ireland.
DAVENPORT J SLEEMAN, D.P.,& WOODMAN, P.C (2008) Mind the Gap-postglacial colonization of Ireland. Belfast: Irish Naturalist's Journal Special Supplement. [Details]
(2008)Challenges to Marine Ecosystems.
DAVENPORT, J., BURNELL, G., CROSS, T., EMMERSON, M., McALLEN, R., RAMSAY, R. & ROGAN, E.; (2008) Challenges to Marine Ecosystems. : Springer. [Details]
(2006)The Ecology of Transportation: Managing Mobility for the Environment.
DAVENPORT J. & DAVENPORT J.L. (eds.); (2006) The Ecology of Transportation: Managing Mobility for the Environment. : Springer. [Details]
(2003)Aquaculture:the ecological issues.
Davenport,J., Black,G., Burnell,G., Cross,T., Culloty,S., Ekaratne,S., Furness,B., Mulcahy, M.F. and Thetmeyer,H.; (2003) Aquaculture:the ecological issues. : Blackwell Science Ltd. [Details]
(2003)AQUACULTURE: THE ECOLOGICAL ISSUES.
DAVENPORT, J., BLACK, K.. BURNELL, G., CROSS, T.F., CULLOTY, S., EKARATNE, S.U.K., FURNESS, R., MULCAHY, M. & THETMEYER, H.; (2003) AQUACULTURE: THE ECOLOGICAL ISSUES. : Blackwell. [Details]

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2008)'Functional evolution of feeding behaviour in turtles'
Bels, V., Baussart, S., Davenport, J., Shorten, M., O'Riordan, R.M., Renous, S. and Davenport, J.L.; (2008) 'Functional evolution of feeding behaviour in turtles' In: Biology of turtles: from structure to strategy of life. [Details]
(2008)'Evolution of locomotion in aquatic turtles'
Renous, S., de Broin, F de L., Depecker, M., Davenport, J. and Bels, V.; (2008) 'Evolution of locomotion in aquatic turtles' In: Biology of turtles: from structure to strategy of life. [Details]
(2007)'Biological toxicity testing of heavy metals and environmental samples using fluorescence based oxygen sensing and respirometry'
Zitova A, O'Mahony FC, Cross M, Davenport J, Papkovsky DB; (2007) 'Biological toxicity testing of heavy metals and environmental samples using fluorescence based oxygen sensing and respirometry' In: Advanced Environmental Monitoring. Germany: Springer. [Details]
(2004)'Leave no footprint? - The ecological impact of personal leisure transport'
DAVENPORT J.; (2004) 'Leave no footprint? - The ecological impact of personal leisure transport' In: The Effects of Human Transport on Ecosystems: Cars and Planes, Boats and Trains. Royal Irish Academy. [Details]
(2004)'A reveiew of the use of tributyltin in marine transport and its impact on coastal environments'
Burnell, G.M. and Davenport, J.L. (2004) 'A reveiew of the use of tributyltin in marine transport and its impact on coastal environments' In: The effects of human transport on ecosystems: Cars and planes, boats and trains. Dublin, Ireland: Royal Irish Academy. [Details]
(2003)'Aquaculture: the Ecological Issues'
Davenport, J., Black, K., Burnell, G., Cross, T., Culloty, S., Ekaratne, S., Furnell B., Mulcahy, M and Tetmeyer H. (Eds); (2003) 'Aquaculture: the Ecological Issues' In: British Ecological Society. [Details]
(2002)'Chapters 6 (Legislation) & 7 (Fish welfare and health in relation to tagging)'
DAVENPORT, J., BARAS, E., FABI, G. & JONSSON, G. In: pp 183.; (2002) 'Chapters 6 (Legislation) & 7 (Fish welfare and health in relation to tagging)' In: Tagging Methods for Stock Assessment and Research in Fisheries. Report of Concerted Action FAIR CT.96.1394 (CATAG). Reykjavik. Marine Research Institute Technical Report No. 79. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(2015)'An investigation into the prevalence of exploratory behaviour in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)'
Quirke, T; O’Riordan, R.M.; Davenport, J. (2015) 'An investigation into the prevalence of exploratory behaviour in captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)'. Zoo Biology, [Details]
(2015)'The invasive barnacle species Austrominius modest us: its status and competition with indigenous barnacles on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland'
Gallagher, MC, Davenport, J, Gregory, S, McAllen, R., O'Riordan, R (2015) 'The invasive barnacle species Austrominius modest us: its status and competition with indigenous barnacles on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland'. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 152 :134-141 [Details]
(2014)'Determination of spatial and temporal variability of pH and dissolved oxygen concentrations in a seasonally hypoxic semi-enclosed marine basin using continuous monitoring'
Sultivan, T,Byrne, C,Harman, L,Davenport, J,McAllen, R,Regan, F (2014) 'Determination of spatial and temporal variability of pH and dissolved oxygen concentrations in a seasonally hypoxic semi-enclosed marine basin using continuous monitoring'. Analytical Methods, 6 :5489-5497 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'Determination of spatial and temporal variability of pH and dissolved oxygen concentrations in a seasonally hypoxic semi-enclosed marine basin using contiuous monitoring'
Sullivan, T., Byrne, C., Harman, L., Davenport, J., McAllen, R. and Regan, F. (2014) 'Determination of spatial and temporal variability of pH and dissolved oxygen concentrations in a seasonally hypoxic semi-enclosed marine basin using contiuous monitoring'. Analytical Methods, 6 :5489-5497 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'Toxicity of copper oxide nanoparticles in the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis: A redox proteomic investigation'
Hu, WT,Culloty, S,Darmody, G,Lynch, S,Davenport, J,Ramirez-Garcia, S,Dawson, KA,Lynch, I,Blasco, J,Sheehan, D (2014) 'Toxicity of copper oxide nanoparticles in the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis: A redox proteomic investigation'. Chemosphere, 108 :289-299 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'Unique characteristics of the trachea of the juvenile leatherback turtle facilitate feeding, diving and endothermy'
Davenport, J,Jones, TT,Work, TM,Balazs, GH (2014) 'Unique characteristics of the trachea of the juvenile leatherback turtle facilitate feeding, diving and endothermy'. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 450 :40-46 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'Toxicity of copper oxide nanoparticles in the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis'
Hu, W., Culloty, S., Darmody, G., Lynch, S., Davenport, J., Ramirez-Garcia, S., Dawson, K.A., Lynch, I., Blasco, J., Sheehan, D. (2014) 'Toxicity of copper oxide nanoparticles in the blue mussel, Mytilus edulis'. Chemosphere, 108 :289-299 [Details]
(2014)'Large-scale movements in European badgers: has the tail of the movement kernel been underestimated?'
Byrne, AW,Quinn, JL,O'Keeffe, JJ,Green, S,Sleeman, DP,Martin, SW,Davenport, J (2014) 'Large-scale movements in European badgers: has the tail of the movement kernel been underestimated?'. The Journal of animal ecology, 83 :991-1001 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'Large-scale movement patterns in a bovine TB host: have badger movements been under-estimated?'
Byrne, A.; Quinn, J.L.; O'Keeffe, J.; Green, S.; Sleeman, P.D.; Martin, S. W.; Davenport, J. (2014) 'Large-scale movement patterns in a bovine TB host: have badger movements been under-estimated?'. Journal of Animal Ecology, 83 :991-1001 [Details]
(2013)'A comparative study of the speeds attained by captive cheetahs during the enrichment practice of the ‘cheetah run’'
Quirke, T., O’Riordan, R.M. & Davenport, J (2013) 'A comparative study of the speeds attained by captive cheetahs during the enrichment practice of the ‘cheetah run’'. Zoo Biology, 32 :490-496 [Details]
(2013)'High resolution monitoring of episodic stratification events in an enclosed marine system'
Sullivan, T,Broszeit, S,O'Sullivan, KPA,McAllen, R,Davenport, J,Regan, F (2013) 'High resolution monitoring of episodic stratification events in an enclosed marine system'. Estuarine Coastal And Shelf Science, 123 :26-33 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Factors affecting European badger (Meles meles) capture numbers in one county in Ireland'
Byrne, AW,O'Keeffe, J,Sleeman, DP,Davenport, J,Martin, SW (2013) 'Factors affecting European badger (Meles meles) capture numbers in one county in Ireland'. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 109 :128-135 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Impact of culling on relative abundance of the European badger (Meles meles) in Ireland'
Byrne, AW,O'Keeffe, J,Sleeman, DP,Davenport, J,Martin, SW (2013) 'Impact of culling on relative abundance of the European badger (Meles meles) in Ireland'. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 59 :25-37 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'High Resolution monitoring of episodic stratification events in an enclosed marine system'
Sullivan, T., Broszeit, S., O'Sullivan, K.P.A., McAllen, R., Davenport, J., Regan, F. (2013) 'High Resolution monitoring of episodic stratification events in an enclosed marine system'. Estuarine Coastal And Shelf Science, 123 :26-33 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Structure, material characteristics and function of the upper respiratory tract of the pygmy sperm whale'
Davenport, J,Cotter, L,Rogan, E,Kelliher, D,Murphy, C (2013) 'Structure, material characteristics and function of the upper respiratory tract of the pygmy sperm whale'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 216 :4639-4646 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Microtopography of the eye surface of the crab Carcinus maenas: an atomic force microscope study suggesting a possible antifouling potential'
Greco, G,Lanero, TS,Torrassa, S,Young, R,Vassalli, M,Cavaliere, A,Rolandi, R,Pelucchi, E,Faimali, M,Davenport, J (2013) 'Microtopography of the eye surface of the crab Carcinus maenas: an atomic force microscope study suggesting a possible antifouling potential'. Journal Of The Royal Society Interface, 10 [DOI] [Details]
(2013)'Seasonal oxygen-driven migration of mobile benthic fauna affected by natural water column stratification'
Broszeit, S,Davenport, J,Bredendieck, K,Harman, L,McAllen, R (2013) 'Seasonal oxygen-driven migration of mobile benthic fauna affected by natural water column stratification'. Estuarine Coastal And Shelf Science, 125 :36-42 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'Shape and material characteristics of the trachea in the leatherback sea turtle promote progressive collapse and reinflation during dives'
Murphy, C; Kelliher, D; Davenport, J (2012) 'Shape and material characteristics of the trachea in the leatherback sea turtle promote progressive collapse and reinflation during dives'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 215 (17):3064-3071 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'Size structure of zooplankton ingested by four commercially important bivalves'
Ezgeta-Balic, D,Peharda, M,Davenport, J,Vidjak, O,Boban, J (2012) 'Size structure of zooplankton ingested by four commercially important bivalves'. Acta Adriatica, 53 :277-289 [Details]
(2012)'Population Estimation and Trappability of the European Badger (Meles meles): Implications for Tuberculosis Management'
Byrne, AW,O'Keeffe, J,Green, S,Sleeman, DP,Corner, LAL,Gormley, E,Murphy, D,Martin, SW,Davenport, J (2012) 'Population Estimation and Trappability of the European Badger (Meles meles): Implications for Tuberculosis Management'. Plos One, 7 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'Patterns of synchrony in natterjack toad breeding activity and reproductive success at local and regional scales'
Aubry, A., Bécart, E., Davenport, J., Lynn, D., Marnell, F. & Emmerson, M.C. (2012) 'Patterns of synchrony in natterjack toad breeding activity and reproductive success at local and regional scales'. Ecography, 35 :1-11 [Details]
(2012)'Differential ingestion of zooplankton by four species of bivalves (Mollusca) in the Mali Ston Bay, Croatia'
Peharda, M,Ezgeta-Balic, D,Davenport, J,Bojanic, N,Vidjak, O,Nincevic-Gladan, Z (2012) 'Differential ingestion of zooplankton by four species of bivalves (Mollusca) in the Mali Ston Bay, Croatia'. Marine Biology, 159 :881-895 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'NON-DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR THE MONITORING OF ARCTIC CHAR SALVELINUS ALPINUS (L.) IN IRISH LOUGHS I. FYKE NETTING'
Ruane, NM,Davenport, J,Igoe, F (2012) 'NON-DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR THE MONITORING OF ARCTIC CHAR SALVELINUS ALPINUS (L.) IN IRISH LOUGHS I. FYKE NETTING'. Biology and Environment-Proceedings of The Royal Irish Academy, 112B :301-304 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'Patterns of synchrony in natterjack toad breeding activity and reproductive success at local and regional scales'
Aubry, A,Becart, E,Davenport, J,Lynn, D,Marnell, F,Emmerson, M (2012) 'Patterns of synchrony in natterjack toad breeding activity and reproductive success at local and regional scales'. Ecography, 35 :749-759 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'Avoidance of headwinds or exploitation of ground effect-why do birds fly low?'
Finn, J,Carlsson, J,Kelly, T,Davenport, J (2012) 'Avoidance of headwinds or exploitation of ground effect-why do birds fly low?'. Journal Of Field Ornithology, 83 :192-202 [DOI] [Details]
(2012)'Comparison of Inorganic and Organic Matter Sedimentation in a Natural Laboratory: A One-Year Study at Lough Hyne Marine Reserve, Ireland'
Broszeit, S., Davenport, J., Jessopp, M.J., Harman, L., McAllen, R. (2012) 'Comparison of Inorganic and Organic Matter Sedimentation in a Natural Laboratory: A One-Year Study at Lough Hyne Marine Reserve, Ireland'. Journal of Marine Biology, 2012 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Large-scale sampling reveals the spatio-temporal distributions of the jellyfish Aurelia aurita and Cyanea capillata in the Irish Sea'
Bastian, T,Haberlin, D,Purcell, JE,Hays, GC,Davenport, J,McAllen, R,Doyle, TK (2011) 'Large-scale sampling reveals the spatio-temporal distributions of the jellyfish Aurelia aurita and Cyanea capillata in the Irish Sea'. Marine Biology, 158 :2639-2652 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Littoral spawning habitats of three southern Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.) populations'
Low, JJ,Igoe, F,Davenport, J,Harrison, SSC (2011) 'Littoral spawning habitats of three southern Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.) populations'. Ecology, 20 :537-547 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Pleated turtle escapes the box - shape changes in Dermochelys coriacea'
Davenport, J,Plot, V,Georges, JY,Doyle, TK,James, MC (2011) 'Pleated turtle escapes the box - shape changes in Dermochelys coriacea'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 214 :3474-3479 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Drag reduction by air release promotes fast ascent in jumping emperor penguins-a novel hypothesis'
Davenport, J,Hughes, RN,Shorten, M,Larsen, PS; (2011) 'Drag reduction by air release promotes fast ascent in jumping emperor penguins-a novel hypothesis'. Ecology, 430 :171-182 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Common sea anemones Actinia equina are predominantly sessile intertidal scavengers'
Davenport, J,Moloney, TV,Kelly, J; (2011) 'Common sea anemones Actinia equina are predominantly sessile intertidal scavengers'. Ecology, 430 :147-155 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Size-differential feeding in Pinna nobilis L. (Mollusca: Bivalvia): Exploitation of detritus, phytoplankton and zooplankton'
Davenport, J,Ezgeta-Balic, D,Peharda, M,Skejic, S,Nincevia-Gladan, Z,Matijevic, S; (2011) 'Size-differential feeding in Pinna nobilis L. (Mollusca: Bivalvia): Exploitation of detritus, phytoplankton and zooplankton'. Science, 92 :246-254 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Grazing by sprat schools upon zooplankton within an enclosed marine lake'
Hawkins, A., Knudsen, F.R., Davenport, J., McAllen, R., Bloomfield, H.J., Schilt, C., Johnson, P. (2011) 'Grazing by sprat schools upon zooplankton within an enclosed marine lake'. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 411 :59-65 [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Large scale sampling reveals the spatio-temporal distributions of the jellyfish Aurelia aurita and Cyanea capillata in the Irish Sea'
Bastian, T., Haberlin, D., Purcell, J.E., Hays, G.C., Davenport, J., McAllen, R., Doyle, T.K.; (2011) 'Large scale sampling reveals the spatio-temporal distributions of the jellyfish Aurelia aurita and Cyanea capillata in the Irish Sea'. Marine Biology,   [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Fisheries bycatch data provide insights into the distribution of the mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) around Ireland'
Bastian, T., Stokes, D, Kelleher, J.E., Hays, G.C., Davenport, J., Doyle, T.K.; (2011) 'Fisheries bycatch data provide insights into the distribution of the mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) around Ireland'. ICES Journal of Marine Science, [DOI] [Details]
(2011)'Fisheries bycatch data provide insights into the distribution of the mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) around Ireland'
Bastian, T,Stokes, D,Kelleher, JE,Hays, GC,Davenport, J,Doyle, TK; (2011) 'Fisheries bycatch data provide insights into the distribution of the mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) around Ireland'. Rna-A Publication of The Rna Society, 68 :436-443 [DOI] [Details]
(2010)'Oxygen microenvironment of coralline algal tufts and their associated epiphytic animals'
Irwin, S; Davenport, J; (2010) 'Oxygen microenvironment of coralline algal tufts and their associated epiphytic animals'. Biology and Environment-Proceedings of The Royal Irish Academy, 110B :185-193 [DOI] [Details]
(2010)'Oxygen microenvironment of coralline algal tufts and their associated epiphytic animals'
Irwin, S; Davenport, J; (2010) 'Oxygen microenvironment of coralline algal tufts and their associated epiphytic animals'. Biology and Environment Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 110 (B):185-193 [Details]
(2010)'First documented record of Rhabdomolgus ruber (Echinodermata: Holothuridea) in Irish waters'
Broszeit, S; Davenport, J; McAllen, R; (2010) 'First documented record of Rhabdomolgus ruber (Echinodermata: Holothuridea) in Irish waters'. Marine Biodiversity Records, 3 :1-3 [DOI] [Details]
(2010)'Mitochondrial Toxicity of Microcystin-LR on Cultured Cells: Application to the Analysis of Contaminated Water Samples'
Jasionek, G; Zhdanov, A; Davenport, J; Bláha, L; Papkovsky, DB; (2010) 'Mitochondrial Toxicity of Microcystin-LR on Cultured Cells: Application to the Analysis of Contaminated Water Samples'. Environmental Science & Technology, 44 (7):2535-2541 [DOI] [Details]
(2010)'Estimation of survival rate and extinction probability for stage-structured populations with overlapping life stages'
Aubry, A; Becart, E; Davenport, J; Emmerson, MC; (2010) 'Estimation of survival rate and extinction probability for stage-structured populations with overlapping life stages'. Ecology, 52 :437-450 [DOI] [Details]
(2010)'Opening and closing mechanisms of the leatherback sea turtle larynx: a crucial role for the tongue'
Fraher, J,Davenport, J,Fitzgerald, E,McLaughlin, P,Doyle, T,Harman, L,Cuffe, T; (2010) 'Opening and closing mechanisms of the leatherback sea turtle larynx: a crucial role for the tongue'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 213 :4137-4145 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Increases in the abundance of the invasive barnacle Austrominius modestus on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland'
O'Riordan, RM, Culloty, S, Davenport, J and McAllen, R; (2009) 'Increases in the abundance of the invasive barnacle Austrominius modestus on the Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland'. Marine Biodiversity Records, 2 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Respirometric acute toxicity screening assay using Daphnia magna'
Zitova, A,Cross, M,Hernan, R,Davenport, J,Papkovsky, DB; (2009) 'Respirometric acute toxicity screening assay using Daphnia magna'. Ecology, 25 :217-227 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'The effectiveness of barriers to badger Meles meles immigration in the Irish Four Area project'
Sleeman, DP,Davenport, J,More, SJ,Clegg, TA,Griffin, JM,O'Boyle, I (2009) 'The effectiveness of barriers to badger Meles meles immigration in the Irish Four Area project'. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 55 :267-278 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'The effects of salinity on the Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) using the neutral red retention assay with adapted physiological saline solutions'
Coughlan, B. M.,Moroney, G. A.,van Pelt, F. N.,O'Brien, N. M.,Davenport, J.,O'Halloran, J.; (2009) 'The effects of salinity on the Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) using the neutral red retention assay with adapted physiological saline solutions'. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 58 (1111):1680-41680   [Details]
(2009)'Tracking badger visits to farmyards Comment'
Sleeman, D. P. and Davenport, J. and Fitzgerald, A.; (2009) 'Tracking badger visits to farmyards Comment'. VETERINARY RECORD, 164 (21) [Details]
(2009)'Fat head: an analysis of head and neck insulation in the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)'
Davenport, J,Fraher, J,Fitzgerald, E,McLaughlin, P,Doyle, T,Harman, L,Cuffe, T; (2009) 'Fat head: an analysis of head and neck insulation in the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 212 :2753-2759 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Toxicological Profiling of Chemical and Environmental Samples Using Panels of Test Organisms and Optical Oxygen Respirometry'
Zitova, A, O'Mahony, FC, Cross, M, Davenport, J, Papkovsky, DB; (2009) 'Toxicological Profiling of Chemical and Environmental Samples Using Panels of Test Organisms and Optical Oxygen Respirometry'. Environmental Toxicology, 24 (2):116-127 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Seasonal Structuring of A Benthic Community Exposed to Regular Hypoxic Events'
McAllen, R, Davenport, J, Bredendieck, K, Dunne, D; (2009) 'Seasonal Structuring of A Benthic Community Exposed to Regular Hypoxic Events'. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 368 (1):67-74 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Ontogenetic changes in tracheal structure facilitate deep dives and cold water foraging in adult leatherback sea turtles'
Davenport, J,Fraher, J,Fitzgerald, E,McLaughlin, P,Doyle, T,Harman, L,Cuffe, T,Dockery, P; (2009) 'Ontogenetic changes in tracheal structure facilitate deep dives and cold water foraging in adult leatherback sea turtles'. The Journal of experimental biology, 212 :3440-3447 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Seasonal structuring of a benthic community exposed to regular hypoxic events'
McAllen, R,Davenport, J,Bredendieck, K,Dunne, D; (2009) 'Seasonal structuring of a benthic community exposed to regular hypoxic events'. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 368 :67-74 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Fat Head: An Analysis of Head and Neck Insulation In The Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys Coriacea)'
Davenport, J, Fraher, J, Fitzgerald, E, McLaughlin, P, Doyle, T, Harman, L, Cuffe, T; (2009) 'Fat Head: An Analysis of Head and Neck Insulation In The Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys Coriacea)'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 212 (17):2753-2759 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'How Many Eurasian Badgers Meles Meles L. Are There In The Republic of Ireland?'
Sleeman, DP, Davenport, J, More, SJ, Clegg, TA, Collins, JD, Martin, SW, Williams, DH, Griffin, JM, O'Boyle, I; (2009) 'How Many Eurasian Badgers Meles Meles L. Are There In The Republic of Ireland?'. European Journal of Wildlife Research, 55 (4):333-344 [DOI] [Details]
(2009)'Comparison of Plumages of White-throated Dipper Cinclus cinclus and Blackbird Turdus merula'
Davenport, J,O'Halloran, J,Hannah, F,McLauchlin, O,Smiddy, P; (2009) 'Comparison of Plumages of White-throated Dipper Cinclus cinclus and Blackbird Turdus merula'. Waterbirds, 32 :169-178 [Details]
(2008)'Widespread Occurrence of The Jellyfish Pelagia Noctiluca In Irish Coastal and Shelf Waters'
Doyle, TK, De Haas, H, Cotton, D, Dorschel, B, Cummins, V, Houghton, JDR, Davenport, J, Hays, GC; (2008) 'Widespread Occurrence of The Jellyfish Pelagia Noctiluca In Irish Coastal and Shelf Waters'. Journal of Plankton Research, 30 (8):963-968 [DOI] [Details]
(2008)'The Role of Infrequent and Extraordinary Deep Dives In Leatherback Turtles (Dermochelys Coriacea)'
Houghton, JDR, Doyle, TK, Davenport, J, Wilson, RP, Hays, GC; (2008) 'The Role of Infrequent and Extraordinary Deep Dives In Leatherback Turtles (Dermochelys Coriacea)'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 211 (16):2566-2575 [DOI] [Details]
(2008)'Incidence of Visits By Badgers to Farmyards In Ireland In Winter'
Sleeman, DP, Davenport, J, Fitzgerald, A; (2008) 'Incidence of Visits By Badgers to Farmyards In Ireland In Winter'. The Veterinary Record, 163 (24):724-724 [Details]
(2008)'The role of infrequent and extraordinary deep dives in leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea)'
Houghton, JDR,Doyle, TK,Davenport, J,Wilson, RP,Hays, GC; (2008) 'The role of infrequent and extraordinary deep dives in leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea)'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 211 :2566-2575 [DOI] [Details]
(2008)'Widespread occurrence of the jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca in Irish coastal and shelf waters'
Doyle, TK,De Haas, H,Cotton, D,Dorschel, B,Cummins, V,Houghton, JDR,Davenport, J,Hays, GC; (2008) 'Widespread occurrence of the jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca in Irish coastal and shelf waters'. Journal of Plankton Research, 30 :963-968 [DOI] [Details]
(2008)'Leatherback turtles satellite-tagged in European waters'
Doyle, T.K., Houghton, J.D., O'Súilleabháin, P.F., Hobson, V., Marnell, F., Davenport, J. & Hays, G.C.; (2008) 'Leatherback turtles satellite-tagged in European waters'. Endangered species research, 4 :23-31 [Details]
(2007)'Measurement of Temperature and Salinity Effects On Oxygen Consumption of Artemia Franciscana K., Measured Using Fibre-Optic Oxygen Microsensors'
Irwin, S, Wall, V, Davenport, J; (2007) 'Measurement of Temperature and Salinity Effects On Oxygen Consumption of Artemia Franciscana K., Measured Using Fibre-Optic Oxygen Microsensors'. Hydrobiologia, 575 (NA):109-115 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'The schematic eye of the rook, Corvus frugilegus'
Browne, RG,Kelly, TC,Culloty, S,Davenport, J,Deeny, T; (2007) 'The schematic eye of the rook, Corvus frugilegus'. Folia Zoologica, 56 :399-404 [Details]
(2007)'The effect of thermal stress on protein composition in dogwhelks (Nucella lapillus) under non-normoxic and hyperoxic conditions'
Gardestrom, J,Elfwing, T,Lof, M,Tedengren, M,Davenport, JL,Davenport, J; (2007) 'The effect of thermal stress on protein composition in dogwhelks (Nucella lapillus) under non-normoxic and hyperoxic conditions'. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A-Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 148 :869-875 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Response of common musk turtles (Sternotherus odoratus) to intraspecific chemical cues'
Lewis, CH,Molloy, SF,Chambers, RM,Davenport, J; (2007) 'Response of common musk turtles (Sternotherus odoratus) to intraspecific chemical cues'. Journal of Herpetology, 41 :349-353 [Details]
(2007)'Reproductive seasonal periodicity of the endemic Bermuda killifish Fundulus bermudae in an anchialine pond'
Outerbridge, M,Davenport, J,Glasspool, AF; (2007) 'Reproductive seasonal periodicity of the endemic Bermuda killifish Fundulus bermudae in an anchialine pond'. Marine Biology, 87 :797-800 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Interaction of thermal tolerance and oxygen availability in the eurythermal gastropods Littorina littorea and Nucella lapillus'
Davenport, JL; (2007) 'Interaction of thermal tolerance and oxygen availability in the eurythermal gastropods Littorina littorea and Nucella lapillus'. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 332 :167-170 [Details]
(2007)'In vivo exposure to microcystins induces DNA damage in the haemocytes of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, as measured with the comet assay'
Juhel, G,O'Halloran, J,Culloty, SC,O'Riordan, RM,Davenport, J,O'Brien, NM,James, KF,Furey, A,Allis, O; (2007) 'In vivo exposure to microcystins induces DNA damage in the haemocytes of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, as measured with the comet assay'. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 48 :22-29 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Measurement of temperature and salinity effects on oxygen consumption of Artemia franciscana K., measured using fibre-optic oxygen microsensors'
Irwin, S,Wall, V,Davenport, J; (2007) 'Measurement of temperature and salinity effects on oxygen consumption of Artemia franciscana K., measured using fibre-optic oxygen microsensors'. Hydrobiologia, 575 :109-115 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Response of Common Musk Turtles (Sternotherus Odoratus) to Intraspecific Chemical Cues'
Lewis, CH, Molloy, SF, Chambers, RM, Davenport, J; (2007) 'Response of Common Musk Turtles (Sternotherus Odoratus) to Intraspecific Chemical Cues'. Journal of Herpetology, 41 (3):349-353 [Details]
(2007)'The Schematic Eye of The Rook, Corvus Frugilegus'
Browne, RG, Kelly, TC, Culloty, S, Davenport, J, Deeny, T; (2007) 'The Schematic Eye of The Rook, Corvus Frugilegus'. Folia Zoologica, 56 (4):399-404 [Details]
(2007)'The Effect of Thermal Stress On Protein Composition In Dogwhelks (Nucella Lapillus) Under Non-Normoxic and Hyperoxic Conditions'
Gardestrom, J, Elfwing, T, Lof, M, Tedengren, M, Davenport, JL, Davenport, J; (2007) 'The Effect of Thermal Stress On Protein Composition In Dogwhelks (Nucella Lapillus) Under Non-Normoxic and Hyperoxic Conditions'. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A-Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 148 (4):869-875 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Interaction of Thermal Tolerance and Oxygen Availability In The Eurythermal Gastropods Littorina Littorea and Nucella Lapillus'
Davenport, JL; (2007) 'Interaction of Thermal Tolerance and Oxygen Availability In The Eurythermal Gastropods Littorina Littorea and Nucella Lapillus'. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 332 (NA):167-170 [Details]
(2007)'The Broad-Scale Distribution of Five Jellyfish Species Across A Temperate Coastal Environment'
Doyle, TK, Houghton, JDR, Buckley, SM, Hays, GC, Davenport, J; (2007) 'The Broad-Scale Distribution of Five Jellyfish Species Across A Temperate Coastal Environment'. Hydrobiologia, 579 (NA):29-39 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Reproductive Seasonal Periodicity of The Endemic Bermuda Killifish Fundulus Bermudae In An Anchialine Pond'
Outerbridge, M, Davenport, J, Glasspool, AF; (2007) 'Reproductive Seasonal Periodicity of The Endemic Bermuda Killifish Fundulus Bermudae In An Anchialine Pond'. Journal of The Marine Biological Association of The United Kingdom, 87 (3):797-800 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'In Vivo Exposure to Microcystins Induces Dna Damage In The Haemocytes of The Zebra Mussel, Dreissena Polymorpha, As Measured With The Comet Assay'
Juhel, G, O'Halloran, J, Culloty, SC, O'Riordan, RM, Davenport, J, O'Brien, NM, James, KF, Furey, A, Allis, O; (2007) 'In Vivo Exposure to Microcystins Induces Dna Damage In The Haemocytes of The Zebra Mussel, Dreissena Polymorpha, As Measured With The Comet Assay'. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 48 (1):22-29 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Evidence of force exchanges during the six-legged walking of the bottom-dwelling fish, Chelidonichthys lucerna'
Jamon, M,Renous, S,Gasc, JP,Bels, V,Davenport, J; (2007) 'Evidence of force exchanges during the six-legged walking of the bottom-dwelling fish, Chelidonichthys lucerna'. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A-Ecological Genetics and Physiology, 307A :542-547 [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'Stranding events provide indirect insights into the seasonality and persistence of jellyfish medusae (Cnidaria : Scyphozoa)'
Houghton, J. D. R.,Doyle, T. K.,Davenport, J.,Lilley, M. K. S.,Wilson, R. P.,Hays, G. C.; (2007) 'Stranding events provide indirect insights into the seasonality and persistence of jellyfish medusae (Cnidaria : Scyphozoa)'. Hydrobiologia, 589 :1-131   [Details]
(2007)'The energy density of jellyfish: Estimates from bomb-calorimetry and proximate-composition'
Doyle, T. K.,Houghton, J. D. R.,McDevitt, R.,Davenport, J.,Hays, G. C.; (2007) 'The energy density of jellyfish: Estimates from bomb-calorimetry and proximate-composition'. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 343 (22):239-252239   [Details]
(2007)'The broad-scale distribution of five jellyfish species across a temperate coastal environment'
Doyle, T. K.,Houghton, J. D. R.,Buckley, S. M.,Hays, G. C.,Davenport, J.; (2007) 'The broad-scale distribution of five jellyfish species across a temperate coastal environment'. Hydrobiologia, 579 :29-3929   [Details]
(2006)'Implications of water flow and oxygen gradients for molluscan oxygen uptake and respirometric measurements'
Irwin, S,Davenport, J; (2006) 'Implications of water flow and oxygen gradients for molluscan oxygen uptake and respirometric measurements'. Marine Biology, 86 :401-402 [Details]
(2006)'Epifaunal Composition and Fractal Dimensions of Intertidal Marine Macroalgae In Relation to Emersion'
Hooper, GJ, Davenport, J; (2006) 'Epifaunal Composition and Fractal Dimensions of Intertidal Marine Macroalgae In Relation to Emersion'. Journal of The Marine Biological Association of The United Kingdom, 86 (6):1297-1304 [DOI] [Details]
(2006)'Expanded thermal niche for a diving vertebrate: A leatherback turtle diving into near-freezing water'
James, MC,Davenport, J,Hays, GC; (2006) 'Expanded thermal niche for a diving vertebrate: A leatherback turtle diving into near-freezing water'. Marine Biology, 335 :221-226 [DOI] [Details]
(2006)'Impacts of microcystins on the feeding behaviour and energy balance of zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha: A bioenergetics approach'
Juhel, G,Davenport, J,O'Halloran, J,Culloty, SC,O'Riordan, RM,James, KF,Furey, A,Allis, O; (2006) 'Impacts of microcystins on the feeding behaviour and energy balance of zebra mussels, Dreissena polymorpha: A bioenergetics approach'. Aquatic Toxicology, 79 :391-400 [DOI] [Details]
(2006)'Epifaunal composition and fractal dimensions of intertidal marine macroalgae in relation to emersion'
Hooper, GJ,Davenport, J; (2006) 'Epifaunal composition and fractal dimensions of intertidal marine macroalgae in relation to emersion'. Marine Biology, 86 :1297-1304 [DOI] [Details]
(2006)'Jellyfish aggregations and leatherback turtle foraging patterns in a temperate coastal environment'
Houghton, J.D.R. ,Doyle, T.K., Wilson, M.W., Davenport, J. &Hays, G.C.; (2006) 'Jellyfish aggregations and leatherback turtle foraging patterns in a temperate coastal environment'. Ecology, 87 :1967-1972 [Details]
(2006)'Developing a simple, rapid method for identifying and monitoring jellyfish aggregations from the air'
Houghton, J. D. R.,Doyle, T. K.,Davenport, J.,Hays, G. C.; (2006) 'Developing a simple, rapid method for identifying and monitoring jellyfish aggregations from the air'. Marine Ecology-Progress Series, 314 :159-170159   [Details]
(2006)'The ocean sunfish Mola mola: insights into distribution, abundance and behaviour in the Irish and Celtic Seas'
Houghton, J. D. R.,Doyle, T. K.,Davenport, J.,Hays, G. C.; (2006) 'The ocean sunfish Mola mola: insights into distribution, abundance and behaviour in the Irish and Celtic Seas'. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 86 (55):1237-12431237   [Details]
(2006)'A 15-month study of zooplankton ingestion by farmed mussels (Mytilus edulis) in Bantry Bay, Southwest Ireland'
Lehane, C,Davenport, J; (2006) 'A 15-month study of zooplankton ingestion by farmed mussels (Mytilus edulis) in Bantry Bay, Southwest Ireland'. Science, 67 :645-652 [DOI] [Details]
(2006)'Relationship between medium salinity, body density, buoyancy and swimming in Artemia franciscana larvae: Constraints on water column use?'
Davenport, J,Healy, A; (2006) 'Relationship between medium salinity, body density, buoyancy and swimming in Artemia franciscana larvae: Constraints on water column use?'. Hydrobiologia, 556 :295-301 [DOI] [Details]
(2006)'Pseudodiarrhoea in zebra mussels Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas) exposed to microcystins'
Juhel, G,Davenport, J,O'Halloran, J,Culloty, S,Ramsay, R,James, K,Furey, A,Allis, O; (2006) 'Pseudodiarrhoea in zebra mussels Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas) exposed to microcystins'. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 209 :810-816 [DOI] [Details]
(2006)'In vivo exposure to microcystins induces DNA damage in the haemocytes of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha, as measured with the Comet assay'
Juhel, G., Davenport, J., O'Halloran, J., Culloty, S. & O'Riordan, R.M. ; (2006) 'In vivo exposure to microcystins induces DNA damage in the haemocytes of the zebra mussel Dreissena polymorpha, as measured with the Comet assay'. Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 48 :22-29 [Details]
(2005)'Tidal exchange of zooplankton between Lough Hyne and the adjacent coast'
Rawlinson, KA,Davenport, J,Barnes, DKA; (2005) 'Tidal exchange of zooplankton between Lough Hyne and the adjacent coast'. Science, 62 :205-215 [DOI] [Details]
(2005)'Occurrence of diamondback terrapins, Malaclemys terrapin, on Bermuda: Native or introduced?'
Davenport, J,Glasspool, AF,Kitson, L; (2005) 'Occurrence of diamondback terrapins, Malaclemys terrapin, on Bermuda: Native or introduced?'. Chelonian Conservation And Biology, 4 :956-959 [Details]
(2005)'Kinematic analysis of swimming in Australian box jellyfish, Chiropsalmus sp and Chironex fleckeri (Cubozoa, Cnidaria : Chirodropidae)'
Shorten, M,Davenport, J,Seymour, JE,Cross, MC,Carrette, TJ,Woodward, G,Cross, TE; (2005) 'Kinematic analysis of swimming in Australian box jellyfish, Chiropsalmus sp and Chironex fleckeri (Cubozoa, Cnidaria : Chirodropidae)'. Journal of Zoology, 267 :371-380 [DOI] [Details]
(2005)'Optical oxygen microrespirometry as a platform for environmental toxicology and animal model studies'
O'Mahony, FC,O'Donovan, C,Hynes, J,Moore, T,Davenport, J,Papkovsky, DB; (2005) 'Optical oxygen microrespirometry as a platform for environmental toxicology and animal model studies'. Environmental Science & Technology, 39 :5010-5014 [DOI] [Details]
(2005)'Doses of darkness control latitudinal differences in breeding date in the barnacle Semibalanus balanoides'
Davenport, J,Berggren, MS,Brattegard, T,Brattenborg, N,Burrows, M,Jenkins, S,McGrath, D,MacNamara, R,Sneli, JA,Walker, G,Wilson, S; (2005) 'Doses of darkness control latitudinal differences in breeding date in the barnacle Semibalanus balanoides'. Marine Biology, 85 :59-63 [Details]
(2005)'Effects of shore height, wave exposure and geographical distance on thermal niche width of intertidal fauna'
Davenport, JL; (2005) 'Effects of shore height, wave exposure and geographical distance on thermal niche width of intertidal fauna'. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 292 :41-50 [Details]
(2004)'Characterization of six microsatellite loci in the Bermuda skink (Eumeces longirostris)'
Coughlan, JP,Kitson, L,Dillane, E,Davenport, J,Cross, TF; (2004) 'Characterization of six microsatellite loci in the Bermuda skink (Eumeces longirostris)'. Molecular Ecology, 4 :678-679 [Details]
(2004)'Vertical migration strategies with respect to advection and stratification in a semi-enclosed lough: a comparison of mero- and holozooplankton'
Rawlinson, KA,Davenport, J,Barnes, DKA; (2004) 'Vertical migration strategies with respect to advection and stratification in a semi-enclosed lough: a comparison of mero- and holozooplankton'. Marine Biology, 144 :935-946 [DOI] [Details]
(2004)'Plumage temperatures of Dippers Cinclus cinclus on the roost and in the hand: Implications for handling small passerines'
Davenport, J., O'Halloran, J., Smiddy, P. (2004) 'Plumage temperatures of Dippers Cinclus cinclus on the roost and in the hand: Implications for handling small passerines'. Ringing and Migration, 22 (2):65-69   [Details]
(2004)'The effect of depth on the accrual of marine biofilms on glass substrata deployed in the Clyde Sea, Scotland'
Head, RM,Davenport, J,Thomason, JC; (2004) 'The effect of depth on the accrual of marine biofilms on glass substrata deployed in the Clyde Sea, Scotland'. Biofouling, 20 :177-180 [DOI] [Details]
(2004)'Tissue osmolarity of the New Zealand land flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus)'
Jones, HD,Davenport, J,Boag, B; (2004) 'Tissue osmolarity of the New Zealand land flatworm (Arthurdendyus triangulatus)'. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology A-Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 137 :749-755 [DOI] [Details]
(2004)'Ingestion of bivalve larvae by Mytilus edulis: experimental and field demonstrations of larviphagy in farmed blue mussels'
Lehane, C,Davenport, J; (2004) 'Ingestion of bivalve larvae by Mytilus edulis: experimental and field demonstrations of larviphagy in farmed blue mussels'. Marine Biology, 145 :101-107 [DOI] [Details]
(2004)'Barnacle distribution in Lough Hyne Marine Nature Reserve: a new baseline and an account of invasion by the introduced Australasian species Elminius modestus Darwin'
Lawson, J,Davenport, J,Whitaker, A; (2004) 'Barnacle distribution in Lough Hyne Marine Nature Reserve: a new baseline and an account of invasion by the introduced Australasian species Elminius modestus Darwin'. Science, 60 :729-735 [DOI] [Details]
(2004)'Diet-dependent UVAR and UVBR resistance in the high shore harpacticoid copepod Tigriopus brevicornis'
Davenport, J,Healy, A,Casey, N,Heffron, JJA; (2004) 'Diet-dependent UVAR and UVBR resistance in the high shore harpacticoid copepod Tigriopus brevicornis'. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 276 :299-303 [Details]
(2003)'Hypoxic life of intertidal acorn barnacles'
Davenport, J,Irwin, S; (2003) 'Hypoxic life of intertidal acorn barnacles'. Marine Biology, 143 :555-563 [DOI] [Details]
(2003)'Age, growth and reproductive status of the European conger eel, Conger conger (L.) in Irish coastal waters'
O'Sullivan, S,Moriarty, C,FitzGerald, RD,Davenport, J,Mulcahy, ME; (2003) 'Age, growth and reproductive status of the European conger eel, Conger conger (L.) in Irish coastal waters'. Fisheries Research, 64 :55-69 [DOI] [Details]
(2003)'Aircraft give a new view of jellyfish behaviour'
Hays, G. C.,Houghton, J. D. R.,Doyle, T.,Davenport, J.; (2003) 'Aircraft give a new view of jellyfish behaviour'. Nature, 426 (69656965):383-383383   [Details]
(2003)'Responses of benthic invertebrates and their avian predators to the experimental removal of macroalgal mats'
Lewis, LJ,Davenport, J,Kelly, TC; (2003) 'Responses of benthic invertebrates and their avian predators to the experimental removal of macroalgal mats'. Marine Biology, 83 :31-36 [Details]
(2003)'Allometric constraints on stability and maximum size in flying fishes: implications for their evolution'
Davenport, J; (2003) 'Allometric constraints on stability and maximum size in flying fishes: implications for their evolution'. Journal of Fish Biology, 62 :455-463 [DOI] [Details]
(2003)'A study of the impact of a pipeline construction on estuarine benthic invertebrate communities. Part 2. Recolonization by benthic invertebrates after 1 year and response of estuarine birds'
Lewis, LJ,Davenport, J,Kelly, TC; (2003) 'A study of the impact of a pipeline construction on estuarine benthic invertebrate communities. Part 2. Recolonization by benthic invertebrates after 1 year and response of estuarine birds'. Science, 57 :201-208 [DOI] [Details]
(2002)'Behavioural responses of the netted dogwhelk Nassarius reticulatus to olfactory signals derived from conspecific and nonconspecific carrion'
Davenport, J,Moore, PG; (2002) 'Behavioural responses of the netted dogwhelk Nassarius reticulatus to olfactory signals derived from conspecific and nonconspecific carrion'. Marine Biology, 82 :967-969 [Details]
(2002)'Ingestion of mesozooplankton by three species of bivalve; Mytilus edulis, Cerastoderma edule and Aequipecten opercularis'
Lehane, C,Davenport, J; (2002) 'Ingestion of mesozooplankton by three species of bivalve; Mytilus edulis, Cerastoderma edule and Aequipecten opercularis'. Marine Biology, 82 :615-619 [Details]
(2002)'A study of the impact of a pipeline construction on estuarine benthic invertebrate communities'
Lewis, LJ,Davenport, J,Kelly, TC; (2002) 'A study of the impact of a pipeline construction on estuarine benthic invertebrate communities'. Science, 55 :213-221 [DOI] [Details]
(2002)'Was Archaeopteryx a wing-in-ground effect flier?'
O'Farrell, B,Davenport, J,Kelly, T; (2002) 'Was Archaeopteryx a wing-in-ground effect flier?'. IBIS, 144 :686-688 [Details]
(2002)'Hyperoxic boundary layers inhabited by the epiphytic meiofauna of Fucus serratus'
Irwin, S,Davenport, J; (2002) 'Hyperoxic boundary layers inhabited by the epiphytic meiofauna of Fucus serratus'. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 244 :73-79 [Details]
(2002)'Iron status of adult dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) tissues and sources of iron during embryonic development'
Irwin, S,Davenport, J; (2002) 'Iron status of adult dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) tissues and sources of iron during embryonic development'. Marine Biology, 82 :881-885 [Details]
(2001)'Threats to the critically endangered endemic Bermudian skink Eumeces longirostris'
Davenport, J,Hills, J,Glasspool, A,Ward, J; (2001) 'Threats to the critically endangered endemic Bermudian skink Eumeces longirostris'. Oryx, 35 :332-339 [Details]
(2001)'Meltwater effects on intertidal Antarctic limpets, Nacella concinna'
Davenport, J; (2001) 'Meltwater effects on intertidal Antarctic limpets, Nacella concinna'. Marine Biology, 81 :643-649 [Details]
(2001)'Kelp Gulls avoid siphonariid limpets because of repugnant mucus'
Davenport, J; (2001) 'Kelp Gulls avoid siphonariid limpets because of repugnant mucus'. IBIS, 143 :304-306 [Details]
(2000)'Six-legged walking by a bottom-dwelling fish'
Renous, S,Gasc, JP,Bels, VL,Davenport, J; (2000) 'Six-legged walking by a bottom-dwelling fish'. Marine Biology, 80 :757-758 [Details]
(2000)'Mussels Mytilus edulis: significant consumers and destroyers of mesozooplankton'
Davenport, J,Smith, RJJW,Packer, M; (2000) 'Mussels Mytilus edulis: significant consumers and destroyers of mesozooplankton'. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 198 :131-137 [Details]
(1999)'Swimbladder volume and body density in an armoured benthic fish, the streaked gurnard'
Davenport, J; (1999) 'Swimbladder volume and body density in an armoured benthic fish, the streaked gurnard'. Journal of Fish Biology, 55 :527-534 [Details]

Other Journals

 YearPublication
(2013)'Microtopography of the eye surface of the crab Carcinus maenas: an atomic force microscope study suggesting a possible antifouling potential'
Greco, G. and Lanero, T. Svaldo and Torrassa, S. and Young, R. and Vassalli, M. and Cavaliere, A. and Rolandi, R. and Pelucchi, E. and Faimali, M. and Davenport, J. (2013) 'Microtopography of the eye surface of the crab Carcinus maenas: an atomic force microscope study suggesting a possible antifouling potential' Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 10 (84) . [DOI] [Details]
(2000)'Coastal Conservation through Enterprise at Rekawa Lagoon, Sri Lanka'
EKARATNE, S.U.K. , JINENDRADASA, S.S., ABEYSISRIGUNAWARDANA, M.D. & DAVENPORT, J.; (2000) 'Coastal Conservation through Enterprise at Rekawa Lagoon, Sri Lanka' Community Based Conservation in South Asia: Case Study No. 5. Kalpavriksh and International Institute of Environment and Development, * :*-*. [Details]

Conference Publications

 YearPublication
(2011)2nd International Conference on Soft Computing Technology in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Murphy, C. and Kelliher, D. and Davenport, J. (2011) Modelling the Structural Deformations of Tracheal Cartilage during Deep Dives . In: Y. Tsompanakis and B.H.V. Topping eds. 2nd International Conference on Soft Computing Technology in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Algarve, Portugal, , 03-JUL-11 - 06-JUL-11 [Details]
(2010)ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference: SBC2010
Murphy, C; Kelliher, D; Davenport, J; (2010) A nonlinear finite element inverse approach to characterize the material properties of tracheal cartilage ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference: SBC2010 Naples, Florida, USA, , 16-JUN-10 - 19-JUN-10 [Details]
(2010)8th European Conference on Product & Process Modelling
Murphy, C; Kelliher, D; Davenport, J; (2010) Generation of 2-D Displacement Fields from Experimental Data using Interactive Image Processing 8th European Conference on Product & Process Modelling University College Cork, Ireland, , 14-SEP-10 - 16-OCT-10 [Details]
(2008)12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms
Juhel, G., O'Halloran, J., Culloty, S.C., O'Riordan, R.M., Davenport, J., O'Brien N.M., James, K.F., Furey, A. & Allis, O.; (2008) In vivo exposure to microcystins induced DNA damage in haemocytes of the zebra mussel as measured with the Comet assay 12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms Copenhagen, Denmark, , 04-SEP-06 - 08-SEP-06 [Details]
(2008)Challenges to marine ecosystems: Foreword. Hydrobiologia. Hydrobiologia Volume 606 (2008))
Davenport, J., Burnell, G., Cross, T., Emmerson, M., McAllen, R., Ramsay, R., Rogan, E. ; (2008) Challenges to marine ecosystems: Foreword. Hydrobiologia Challenges to marine ecosystems: Foreword. Hydrobiologia. Hydrobiologia Volume 606 (2008)) [Details]
(2008)Proceedings of the 41st European Marine Biology Symposium
Davenport, J., Burnell, G.M., Cross, T., Emmerson, M., McAllen, R., Ramsay, R. and Rogan, E. (; (2008) Challenges to marine ecosystems Proceedings of the 41st European Marine Biology Symposium [Details]
(2008)41st European Marine Biology Symposium
Davenport, J., Burnell, G.M., Cross, T.F., Emmerson, M., McAllen, R., Ramsay, R., Rogan, E. ; (2008) Challenges to Marine Ecosystems 41st European Marine Biology Symposium [Details]
(2001)5th Euroconference on Environmental Analytical Chemistry The impact of (Bio) Sensors an bioanalytical techniques on environmental monitoring
Papkovsky, DB; Hill, M; Ogurtsov, V; Davenport, J; (2001) Optical micro-respirometry of living cells and its bioanalytical and environmental applications . In: * eds. 5th Euroconference on Environmental Analytical Chemistry The impact of (Bio) Sensors an bioanalytical techniques on environmental monitoring Blarney, , 08-SEP-01 - 12-SEP-01 , pp.25-25 [Details]

Published Reports

 YearPublication
(2009)STRIVE Programme 2007-2013. Demonstration of a miniaturised multi-channel cytometry system and its suitability for autonomous deployment.
Fogarty, B., McCarthy, M., Duignan, L., Culloty, S.C., Davenport, J., and Alderman, J.; (2009) STRIVE Programme 2007-2013. Demonstration of a miniaturised multi-channel cytometry system and its suitability for autonomous deployment. Environmental Protection Agency, Wexford, Ireland. [Details]

Abstract

 YearPublication
(2009)Fat head: an analysis of head and neck insulation in the Leatherback Turtle, Dermochelys coriacea.
Fraher, J,Davenport, J,Mclaughlin, P,Cuffe, T,Fitzgerald, E,Harman, L,Doyle, T (2009) Fat head: an analysis of head and neck insulation in the Leatherback Turtle, Dermochelys coriacea. Abstract [Details]

Book Reviews

 YearPublication
(2012)THE ECOLOGY OF THE EUROPEAN BADGER (MELES MELES) IN IRELAND: A REVIEW.
Byrne, AW,Sleeman, DP,O'Keeffe, J,Davenport, J (2012) THE ECOLOGY OF THE EUROPEAN BADGER (MELES MELES) IN IRELAND: A REVIEW. Book Reviews [DOI] [Details]

Other

 YearPublication
(2010)Thingies.
Davenport, J (2010) Thingies. Other [Details]
(2008)Biological Toxicity Testing of Heavy Metals and Environmental Samples Using Fluorescence-Based Oxygen Sensing and Respirometry.
Zitova, A, O'Mahony, FC, Cross, M, Davenport, J, Papkovsky, DB; (2008) Biological Toxicity Testing of Heavy Metals and Environmental Samples Using Fluorescence-Based Oxygen Sensing and Respirometry. Other [Details]
(2003)Aircraft give a new view of jellyfish behaviour.
Hays, GC,Houghton, JDR,Doyle, T,Davenport, J (2003) Aircraft give a new view of jellyfish behaviour. Other [DOI] [Details]

Published Letters

 YearPublication
(2009)Tracking badger visits to farmyards Comment.
Sleeman, DP,Davenport, J,Fitzgerald, A (2009) Tracking badger visits to farmyards Comment. Published Letters [Details]

Unpublished Reports

 YearPublication
(2006)MarClim (Ireland) Marine Biodiversity & Climate Change.
McCrann, K., Davenport, J., McGrath, D., Myers, A., O'Riordan, R.M. & Power, A. M. ; (2006) MarClim (Ireland) Marine Biodiversity & Climate Change. Unpublished Reports [Details]

Professional Activities

Honours and Awards

 YearTitleAwarding Body
1995Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Royal Society of Edinburgh
1987Fellow of Society of Biologists Society of Biologists
1984D.Sc. (London) University of London
2001Member of the Royal Irish Academy Royal Irish Academy

Professional Associations

 AssociationFunctionFrom / To
University of Sheffield Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Plymouth Postgrad External Examiner/
Nottingham University Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Dundee Undergraduate External Examiner/
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Undergraduate External Examiner/
Council of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom Member/
University of Southampton Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Plymouth Undergraduate External Examiner/
Western Board of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency Member/
University of Southampton Posgraduate External Examiner/
Queen Mary University Postgraduate External Examiner/
University of St Andrews Undergraduate External Examiner/
Unviersity of Swansea Undergraduate External Examiner/
Grahamstown Postgrad External Examiner/
Open University Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Bangor Undergraduate External Examiner/
Board and Council of the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) Member/
Stellenbosch, South Africa Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Hull Postgrad External Examiner/
Exeter University Postgrad External Examiner/
British Ecological Society Council member/
NERC promotion board took part in/
University of Manchester Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Essex Undergraduate External Examiner/
University of Stirling Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Melbourne Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Bangor Postgrad External Examiner/
University of Heriot-Watt Undergraduate External Examiner/
Council for National Academic Awards Postgrad External Examiner/

Conference Contributions

 YearPublication
(2012)SESEH 2012 Sino-European Symposium on Environment and Health,,
Sullivan, T., McAllen, R., Davenport, J. and Regan, F. (2012) An investigative monitoring study using continuous real-time sensing of Ireland’s unique marine reserve,. [Oral Presentation], SESEH 2012 Sino-European Symposium on Environment and Health,, National University of Ireland, Galway Ireland , 20-AUG-12 - 25-AUG-12. [Details]
(2011)Lough Hyne Marine Reserve @30,
Broszeit, S., Davenport, J., Jessopp, M., Harman, L. and McAllen, R. (2011) Sedimentation of organic and inorganic materials in Lough Hyne. [Oral Presentation], Lough Hyne Marine Reserve @30, West Cork Hotel Skibbereen , 03-JUN-11 - 04-JUN-11. [Details]
(2011)Monitoring the Aquatic Environment Using Sensor Technologies, Royal Society of Chemistry,
Sullivan, T., McAllen, R., Davenport, J. and Regan, F. (2011) Continuous aquatic monitoring of Ireland’s only marine reserve: current status and future needs. [Oral Presentation], Monitoring the Aquatic Environment Using Sensor Technologies, Royal Society of Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, London , 19-OCT-11 - 19-OCT-11. [Details]
(2010)7th Marine Biological Association conference,
Broszeit, S., Davenport, J., Jessopp, M., Harman, L. and McAllen, R (2010) How to measure sedimentation rates in a shallow marine lake. [Oral Presentation], 7th Marine Biological Association conference, University of Glasgow , 17-MAY-10 - 20-MAY-10. [Details]
(2008)24th International Congress on Cytometry in the age of Systems Biology,
Fogarty, B., Cranfield, C., Henry, W., Maaskant, P., Alderman, J., McCarthy, M., Duignan, L., Culloty, S.C., Davenport, J., Quinlan, F., adn Jackson, C.; (2008) An integrated microfluidic flow cytometry unit for marine analysis. [Oral Presentation], 24th International Congress on Cytometry in the age of Systems Biology, Budapest, Hungary , 17-MAY-08 - 21-MAY-08. [Details]
(2007)13th International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Diseases,
Juhel, G., O¿Halloran, J., Ramsay, R., Davenport, J. and Culloty, S.C. ; (2007) Immunomodulatory effects of the microcystin-producing cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa on the freshwater mussel Dreissena polymorpha. [Oral Presentation], 13th International Conference of Fish and Shellfish Diseases, Grado, Italy , 17-SEP-07 - 21-SEP-07. [Details]
(2007)2nd Annual workshop of the Water Sensor Programme,
Alderman, J., Fogarty, B., McCarthy, M., Culloty, S.C., and Davenport, J.; (2007) Demonstration of a miniaturised multi-channel cytometry system and its suitability for autonomous development. [Oral Presentation], 2nd Annual workshop of the Water Sensor Programme, Galway, Ireland , 30-MAR-07 - 30-MAR-07. [Details]
(2007)American Society for Limnology and Oceanography Conference,
Doyle, T.K., Houghton, J.D.R., Buckley, S.M., Hays, G.C., Davenport, J. (2007) The broad-scale distribution of five jellyfish species across a temperate coastal environment. [Oral Presentation], American Society for Limnology and Oceanography Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA , 01-APR-07 - 01-APR-07. [Details]
(2007)Effects of biotic and abiotic processes on the breeding success of toad populations,
Aubry, A., Becart, E., Davenport, J., & Emmerson, M.C. ; (2007) Effects of biotic and abiotic processes on the breeding success of toad populations. [Poster Presentation], Effects of biotic and abiotic processes on the breeding success of toad populations, British Ecological Society, Annual meeting, University of Glasgow, UK. , 01-JAN-07 - 01-JAN-07. [Details]
(2006)12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms,
Culloty, S.C., Juhel, G., O’Halloran, J., O’Riordan, R.M. & Davenport, J.; (2006) Impacts of toxic cultures of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa on selected immune parameters of the freshwater zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha. [Poster Presentation], 12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms, Copenhagen , 04-SEP-06 - 08-SEP-06. [Details]
(2006)12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms,
Juhel, G., O’Halloran, J., Culloty, S.C., O’Riordan, R.M., Davenport, J., O’Brien N.M., James, K.F., Furey, A. & Allis, O. “; (2006) In vivo exposure to microcystins induced DNA damage in haemocytes of the zebra mussel as measured with the Comet assay. [Oral Presentation], 12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms, Copenhagen , 04-SEP-06 - 08-SEP-06. [Details]
(2006)12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms,
Culloty, S.C., Juhel, G., O'Halloran, J., O'Riordan, R.M. & Davenport, J. ; (2006) Impacts of toxic cultures of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa on selected immune parameters of the freshwater zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms, Copenhagen , 04-SEP-06 - 08-SEP-06. [Details]
(2006)12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms,
Juhel, G., O¿Halloran, J., Culloty, S.C., O'Riordan, R.M., Davenport, J., O'Brien N.M., James, K.F., Furey, A. & Allis, O. ; (2006) In vivo exposure to microcystins induced DNA damage in haemocytes of the zebra mussel as measured with the Comet assay. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 12th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms, Copenhagen, Denmark , 04-SEP-06 - 08-SEP-06. [Details]
(2005)Biological Invasions in Inland Waters International Workshop,
Juhel, G., Davenport, J., O'Halloran, J., O'Riordan, R.M., McNamara, R. & Culloty, S. ; (2005) A study on the prevalence and intensity of parasitism in the freshwater mussel, Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771), in Lough Derg, Ireland. [Poster Presentation], Biological Invasions in Inland Waters International Workshop, Florence, Italy , 05-MAY-05 - 07-MAY-05. [Details]
(2005)Biological Invasions in Inland Waters International Workshop,
Juhel, G., Davenport, J., O'Halloran, J., O’Riordan, R.M., McNamara, R. & Culloty, S.; (2005) A study on the prevalence and intensity of parasitism in the freshwater mussel, Dreissena polymorpha (Pallas, 1771), in Lough Derg, Ireland. [Poster Presentation], Biological Invasions in Inland Waters International Workshop, Florence, Italy , 05-MAY-05 - 07-MAY-05. [Details]
(2004)13th International Conference on invasive species,
Juhel, G., Davenport, J., O’Halloran, J., Culloty, S. & O’Riordan, R.M.; (2004) Effect of the biotoxin microcystin on the feeding behavior of the zebra mussel and dynamics of the toxins in the mussel and in the aquatic environment. [Oral Presentation], 13th International Conference on invasive species, Ennis, County Clare, Ireland , 19-SEP-04 - 23-SEP-04. [Details]
(2004)11th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms,
Juhel, G., Davenport, J., O’Halloran, J., Culloty, S. & O’Riordan, R.M.; (2004) Effect of the biotoxin microcystin on the feeding behavior of the zebra mussel and dynamics of the toxins in the mussel and in the aquatic environment. [Oral Presentation], 11th International Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms, Cape Town, South Africa , 15-SEP-04 - 19-SEP-04. [Details]
(2002)Environmental assessment conference,
Hartl, MGJ, Coughlan, B, Dowling, V, Ni Shuilleabhain, S, Ross, K, Davenport, J, Mothersill, C, O'Brien, NM, O'Halloran, J, Sheehan, D and van Pelt, F; (2002) BIOMASSTOX- Biomarker model system for sediment toxicity. [Oral Presentation], Environmental assessment conference, Cork, Ireland , 16-JAN-02 - 18-JAN-02. [Details]

Committees

 CommitteeFunctionFrom / To
Plagiarism Committee Chair/
Royal Irish Academy Life Sciences Committee member/
Planning group responsbile for devising a marine science degree Member of the planning group/
Science Faculty and College of Science, Engineering & Food Science Member/
RSE organising committee Chair/
NERC Science & Management Audit took part/
Examinations Officer Examinations Officer/
Programme Review Group of the Marine Life Sciences Division of the British Antartctic Survey Chair/
College Council Member/
Adjunct Appointments Committee member/
Scientific Advisory Committee of Scottish Natural Heritage Member/
North Wales Institute of Biology Secretary/
Working Group Member/

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
University College Cork Professor and Head of Department, Department of Zoology, Ecology and Plant Science/
School of Animal Biology and School of Ocean Sciences, UWB Initially Lecturer, Senior Lecturer from 1987, Reader from 1989/
University of Wales, Bangor Demonstrator in Marine Biology/
School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, University College Cork Emeritus Professor/
Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork Founding Director/
University Marine Biological Station Millport Director, Professor of Marine Biology and Honorary Professor/
University College Cork Professor and Head of Department, Department of Zoology & Animal Ecology/
Marine Science Laboratories, UWB, Menai Bridge Researcher/

Education

 YearInstitutionQualificationSubject
1970Southampton University MScOceanography
1969Barking Regional College BSC ZOOLOGYMarine Biology

Consultancy

 ClientDescription
MAFF
Aquaculture (penaeid prawn studies in association with MAFF
Irish Marine Institute
Biology of the conger eel
Arbitration tribunal in London
Higher Education Funding Council of Wales
I have served as a Quality Assessor for the Higher Education Funding Council of Wales in the assessment of provision at the Unversity of Wales Cardiff (1997)
Scottish Nuclear Limited
Antifouling contracts on jellyfish, mussels
Norwegian mariculture programme
Halibut studies
Bermuda government
Skink conservation programme
Expert witness in an aquaculture/pollution dispute
The electricity generating industry
Antifoouling research
Working Group of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
House of Lords Inquiry into Fish Stock Conservation & Management
Quality Assurance Agency (UK)
Quality Assessor in the assessment of provision at South Bank University, London 1999
Irish Marine Institute
Turbot farming in Ireland
DFID programme
Prawn fishery in Sri Lanka
UK Quality Assurance Agency
Specialist Assessor in an assessment of the School of Applied Biological Sciences of South Bank University
Dept of Agriculture, Ireland
Evaluation of importance of farmyards to transmission of bovine TB in Ireland

Outreach Activities

 Description

I have contributed a number of radio pieces to the BBC "Natural History" and "Science Now" programmes, as well as to regional broadcasts for BBC Wales, BBC Scotland, RTE and local Irish radio stations. In 1995 I contributed to an ITN commentary on the Canadian fisheries’ dispute

I organized a seminar for the Royal Irish Academy with the title ‘Boats and Planes, Cars and Trains: the Effects of Human Transport on Ecosystems'. This took place in April 2003.

Journal Activities

 JournalRoleTo / From
Nature Referee-
Herpetological Journal Member of Editorial Board-
Proceedings Of The Royal Society Referee-
Plos One Referee-
Nature Referee-
Journal Of Experimental Biology Referee-
Journal Of Molluscan Studies Editorship-
Journal Of Molluscan Studies Editor-
Estuarine And Coastal Shelf Science Member of Editorial Board-

Other Activities

 Description

I was Convenor and organizer of the 41st European Marine Biology Symposium in Cork (Sept. 2006). I also headed the editorial team that produced the symposium Proceedings in 2008

I have refereed research proposals for grant awarding bodies in Ireland (Enterprise Ireland), the UK and Canda, for the NSF in the United States, for the Austrian SRC and the City University of Hong Kong

I have much experience of the problems and functions of university libraries. At UWB I was involved in the management of the SOS library. At UMBSM I handled all library finances and was responsible for choosing all books and journals during my time as Head of Department.

Teaching Activities

Teaching Interests

I have taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level continuously since the age of 25 (1970). I have lectured and run practical classes with undergraduate groups ranging from 1st year classes of 200+ to small groups of less than 6 students.  I have also done much adult/mature student education teaching –latterly focused on an evening degree at UCC (B.Sc. Environmental Studies). I have delivered many lectures to outside bodies (Rotarian, religious, schools, community groups). 

A particular strength has been in devising and organizing field teaching and I have organized forums devoted to this topic, in particular the problems of safety. I have had much experience of MSc course teaching (I have taught on some 7 separate MSc courses for UWB, Kings College London and UCC). I had a particular role in developing a MSc Fisheries Biology & Management course at UWB in the 1980s and early 1990s. At UMBSM I introduced improvements in the monitoring of PhD student progress – and did so too at UCC. Whilst at UMBSM I benefited greatly from the improved approach to quality assurance in undergraduate teaching that was developed at the University of Glasgow; again I later applied these lessons at UCC. Increased use of the Web by students threw up new problems of plagiarism and  (as chair of the UCC Plagiarism Committee) I  wrote a document on this topic that is routinely given to all UCC undergraduates. 

I also delivered an annual short lecture course to 2nd year undergraduates in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Manchester during the period 1982-2002 (I was an Honorary Lecturer of that university). 

Undergraduate modules taught in 2009-10: EV2001 Environmental Science Field Course (coordinator), ZY 2004 Introduction to Animal Function, AE2002 Practical Animal Ecology, AE 2005 Habitats & Ecosystems, AE3004 Practical Field Ecology, AE3007 Literature Review Project (2-4 students per year), ZY3005 Practical Field Zoology, ZY3009 Aquatic Biology, ZY3001 Comparative Physiology, AE4007/ZY4008 Research Project (2-4 students per year) ZY4009 Advanced Physiology, ZY4010 Integrated Concepts in Zoology, ZY4011 Intertidal Ecology 1, ZY4021Animal Locomotion and Feeding (coordinator). 

MSc modules taught in 2009-10:
BL6013 Marine Megafauna, BL6014 Marine Fieldwork & Survey Techniques, BL6011 Global Climate Change (coordinator).

 RESEARCH SUPERVISION 

Since 1973 I have supervised over 40 Ph.D. students (from Ireland, the UK, USA, Mexico, Europe and Far East; all successful) and the summer projects of about 50 taught-course M.Sc. students. I have also supervised 4 students who have carried out MSc/MPhil programmes by  research. My last PhD student gained his PhD in late 2013. I have had numerous postdoctoral research assistants over the years in Wales, Scotland and Ireland.. I continue to collaborate with a postdoctoral fellow who studies the ecology of badgers in relation to bovine tuberculosis. 

RESEARCH INTERESTS 

The bulk of my research output (published in the form of over 340 books, reviews and research papers) has been concerned with the ecophysiology of oceanic, coastal and estuarine organisms, and I have been particularly interested in the behavioural and physiological responses of animals to fluctuating and extreme environmental conditions (especially salinity and temperature). In recent years this has led me to consider such ecophysiology in biogeographical and genetic/evolutionary terms. The overlap between osmotic responses and buoyancy has led me to a number of biomechanical studies concerned with buoyancy and swimming in invertebrates, fish and aquatic reptiles. I have also been interested in subtle sublethal responses of bivalve molluscs to heavy metals and of neustonic organisms to petroleum hydrocarbons for several years. Interest in heavy metals led to a long-standing interest in antifouling technology, recently rekindled by the challenge of long-term deployment of microelectronic sensors in the marine environment. During the late 1970s I initiated a connection with the University of Tromsø in northern Norway, where I carried out a number of physiological and structural studies upon fish eggs, larvae and adults until the early 1990s, including studies of the effects of oil extracts. For many years I organized respirometric facilities for staff and students of UWB, devising methods for the measurement of oxygen uptake/production in a wide variety of plants and animals. This led to a general interest in energetics and nutrition, focussed particularly upon 'costs' of swimming, kinematics of food capture and of gut function in fish and aquatic reptiles. On moving to UMBSM I built up a research group ('Biofouling Research Unit') devoted to the dynamics of marine fouling and the study of natural antifouling mechanisms. Since moving to University College Cork I have interacted especially with members of the Aquaculture & Fisheries Development Centre of UCC and successfully submitted a grant proposal to the EU in this area (concerned with biofouling reduction in aquaculture). I have been involved in an EU benthic survey programme (HIMOM), an EU programme on delivery of multi-lingual distance learning (ORION – marine biology orientated), and was awarded an Irish Marine Institute postdoctoral programme (Irish MarClim: a biodiversity/climate change project) that involved collaboration with the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom and numerous European institutions from 2002-2006. I have developed interests in conservation and restoration ecology. These have involved several aspects of sea turtle conservation (particularly protection of leatherback turtles in European waters), restoration of prawn fisheries in Sri Lanka, and, most recently, an advisory role in studies of the Aral Sea. I am also interested in the impact of road, rail, ship and air transport on ecology, particularly the ecology of coastal systems. 

Since ‘retiring’ my two major research efforts have been in the anatomy and physiology of diving vertebrates and the impact of eutrophication on benthic invertebrates. 

RECENT PROJECTS 

1.       In 2006 I gained a 4-year IRCSET PhD studentship to investigate the antifouling mechanisms of crabs. Publications are stillbeing written up.

2.       From 2007-2012, mainly with Prof John Fraher (Anatomy, UCC), I studied the anatomy of the head and neck of the Leatherback Turtle, using innovative CT-scanning techniques in collaboration with the Mercy Hospital, UCC.

3.       Since coming to UCC in 1999 I have been involved in the research direction of a long term programme concerned with the complex interaction of badgers, cattle and bovine tuberculosis.  I gave up administrative responsibility for this programme in September 2013.

4.       From 2008-11, with Professor Tony Hawkins (an international acoustics expert) I have been involved in studies to use acoustics to study the micro-distribution of plankton, and the impact of shoaling fish (sprat) on macrozooplankton.

5.       From 2009-11 I cooperated with other members of the BEES staff  in a study of the use of ground effect by seabirds and passerines.

6.       Since 2008 I have been  involved in a study of the energetics of mussel dropping behavior in carrion and hooded crows.

7.       From 2009-12 I was involved with a biomechanical analysis of leatherback turtle tracheal material. This was conducted by Dr Colm Murphy, whose PhD was supervised by Dr Denis Kelliher (Civil Engineering: lead supervisor) and myself.

8.       In late 2011 I visited the NOAA laboratory in Honolulu to work with Drs Todd Jones and George Balazs on the anatomy of the respiratory and vascular system of juvenile leatherback turtles. The samples and data from this study have now been worked up. All publications should be delivered by 2015.

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