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Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) Foraging Ecology During Marine Heatwave Conditions

Creator:

Kennerley, William L.

Abstract:

Marine heatwaves (“MHWs”) are discrete periods of anomalously warm ocean conditions that can lead to shifts in the distribution and abundance of marine organisms. Low-trophic level, pelagic forage species are frequently among those affected by MHWs, often resulting in considerable impacts upon their predators. In the North Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic...

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Masters Thesis

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, retrievals, and aided me in collecting oh-so-many fecal samples. I also need to extend my thanks to John
The Role of Trees and Thermal Refugia in Greater Sage-Grouse Brood Habitat Selection

Creator:

Dungannon, Tyler D.

Abstract:

It is well documented that greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; hereafter sage-grouse) populations have been in decline throughout their range in the western United States. Currently, sage-grouse occupy approximately 56% of their historic distribution prior to European settlement. Numerous factors have been cited as potential causes for declining productivity and contraction...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis