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I studied BSc Mathematics at the University of Strathclyde where I fell in love with the topic of mathematical biology and its applications. I have always been passionate about nature and ecology, growing up in a small village I spent my time exploring the outdoors, so I was inspired to combine my passions and continue my studies at Strathclyde by applying for a SUPER DTP studentship. Outside of research, I love music, hiking and everything vintage!
Spatial modelling of mackerel migrations and zonal attachment
PI and Institution:
Dougie Speirs, University of Strathclyde
PhD aim:
To develop a spatial population model for Atlantic Mackerel that will be used to understand the role of biological and physical drivers in determining the spawning and feeding migrations of mackerel, and to explore the consequences to spatial distribution of changes in these drivers due to climate change.
PhD objectives:
- Use methods developed for zooplankton, adapted for fish and migratory fish to parameterise the model for mackerel.
- Use the model to forecast shifting spatial distributions and migration routes over the entire geographic range of northeastern Atlantic mackerel.
- Link spatial distributions to the concept of Zonal Attachment, fishing quotas and EEZ.
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]