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Foraging ecology and reproductive energetics of the Kittlitz's murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) in Southeast Alaska

Creator:: Hatch, Nick R.
Abstract:: The Kittlitz's murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) is a species of conservation concern over the entirety of its known range, which spans coastal Alaska and northeastern Russia. Concerns about the status of the species have been raised due to evidence of population declines in key breeding areas, low reproductive output, and perceived...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Hal Batchelder and Dr. Scott Heppell, for constructive comments on my proposal and final thesis

Evaluation of dungeness crab pots as platforms of opportunity for ocean-observing research

Creator:: Childress, Jeremy L.
Abstract:: Oregon Fishermen in Ocean Observing Research (OrFIOOR) is a cooperative research program between ocean scientists and fishermen in the Pacific Northwest. Dungeness crab fishermen attach sensor packages (temperature and dissolved oxygen) to crab pots. The pots serve as platforms of opportunity for ocean observing. This study examines three principle questions...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Flaxen Conway, and Scott Heppell), who each encouraged and challenged me to become a more successful

Catch per Unit Effort Associated with Species Regulation Changes in Recreational Fisheries Management

Creator:: Frink, Ashley M.
Abstract:: Recreational fisheries regulations at the state level along the US Atlantic coast are constantly changing to ensure the sustainability of marine fish populations. It is hypothesized that effective management of recreational fishing effort should have a positive impact on fish stocks. Using recreational catch per unit effort (CPUE) as a...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: numerous suggestions and edits. I would also like to thank Scott Heppell and Brent Steel, my committee

On the road to sustainability : Assessing Belize's fisheries management reform using a multiscalar governance approach

Creator:: Wade, Eric A.
Abstract:: The management of small-scale fisheries (SSF) around the world is facing increasing demands for reformation given ecological, social, and economic vulnerabilities. The governance of SSF is particularly important to foster the sustainability of these systems given that it combines regulatory instruments, interactive participation of diverse stakeholders, and the guiding values...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: members, Drs. Scott Heppell and Ana Spalding, thank you for providing words of wisdom along the way

Evaluating the fatty acid signature technique for studies of diet composition inpiscivorous waterbirds

Creator:: Myers, Anne Mary
Abstract:: This research was designed to evaluate the Fatty Acid Signature (FAS) technique as a non-lethal alternative to more traditional, and sometimes destructive, methods of studying the diet composition of piscivorous birds. Specifically we tested the technique with Caspian terns (Hydroprogne caspia) which currently nest in large numbers in the Columbia...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . I am also grateful to my committee members, Dr. Alix Gitelman and Dr. Scott Heppell, for their

The Effects of Artificial Structures on Estuarine Infaunal Communities and Offshore Biofouling Communities

Creator:: Mendoza, Maritza
Abstract:: For hundreds of years, coastal and marine ecosystems have experienced increasing threats due to the cumulative effects of increasing population growth and dependence on these ecosystems. Thus, there has been increased enthusiasm to mitigate the negative effects of human actions through the use of cleaner sources of energy, like marine...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Scott Heppell and Scott Marion, were also incredibly receptive to the changes that occurred with my

Accounting for the Effects of Fish Detectability in Fishery-independent Surveys

Creator:: McLeod, Montana
Abstract:: In recent years, there has been an increase in episodic coastal hypoxia along the mid to inner-shelf waters off the Oregon Coast. Wind-driven coastal upwelling events can exacerbate the magnitude of these hypoxic events, causing extremely hypoxic bottom water (<0.5ml l-1 dissolved oxygen) to move onshore towards the inner shelf....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: project, Scott Heppell, for his insight and for always grounding me, and Aaron Berger, for his

Characterizing Microplastic Ingestion in Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) along the Oregon Coast

Creator:: Lasdin, Katherine S.
Abstract:: Microplastics (<5mm diameter) are present in a considerable number of marine and aquatic species. Understanding which species, the global spatial distribution, and what quantities of microplastics are present is extremely important for understanding the potential impacts they could have on recreationally important organisms and for the assessment of risk. We...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to thank my co- advisor, Scott Heppell, and my committee members, Dr. Stacey Harper, Dr. Vrushali

A policy perspective on the emergence and fate of the US Rockfish Conservation Areas

Creator:: Spahr, Alexandra J.
Abstract:: Rockfish Conservation Areas (RCAs) are large areas closed to fishing in federal waters off the Washington, Oregon and California coasts. The Pacific Fisheries Management Council (PFMC) was responsible for the creation and regulation of the RCAs. The RCA boundaries were defined in 2002 to rebuild rockfish species declared as overfished...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: thank the rest of her committee Dr. Holly Campbell, Dr. Scott Heppell and Geoff Huntington for being

On the Edge : Assessing Fish Habitat Use Across the Boundary between Pacific Oyster Aquaculture and Eelgrass in Willapa Bay, WA

Creator:: Muething, Kelly A.
Abstract:: Estuaries are an important ecological link between terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems, but are also subject to a variety of human pressures. Along the West Coast of the United States, shellfish aquaculture is one extensive use of estuarine tidelands. Specifically, Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) aquaculture has been practiced for almost...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: development and communication of the research. Dr. Scott Heppell, I appreciate your ability to see different

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Foraging ecology and reproductive energetics of the Kittlitz's murrelet (Brachyramphus brevirostris) in Southeast Alaska

Evaluation of dungeness crab pots as platforms of opportunity for ocean-observing research

Catch per Unit Effort Associated with Species Regulation Changes in Recreational Fisheries Management

On the road to sustainability : Assessing Belize's fisheries management reform using a multiscalar governance approach

Evaluating the fatty acid signature technique for studies of diet composition inpiscivorous waterbirds

The Effects of Artificial Structures on Estuarine Infaunal Communities and Offshore Biofouling Communities

Accounting for the Effects of Fish Detectability in Fishery-independent Surveys

Characterizing Microplastic Ingestion in Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) along the Oregon Coast

A policy perspective on the emergence and fate of the US Rockfish Conservation Areas

On the Edge : Assessing Fish Habitat Use Across the Boundary between Pacific Oyster Aquaculture and Eelgrass in Willapa Bay, WA

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