Research areas
I study the fine scale movements and behaviour of marine mammals in tidally energetic environments using active and passive acoustics. I process and analyse data to measure 3D distribution and interactions with tidal turbines, specifically harbour porpoises and seals and monitor the effects of the tidal energy industry. I also assist in passive acoustic data collection and deployment/retrieval of acoustics recorders, to establish baseline abundance and distribution of marine mammals at future tidal turbine sites.
Selected publications
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Open access
Automated detection and tracking of marine mammals in the vicinity of tidal turbines using multibeam sonar
Gillespie, D. M., Hastie, G. D., Montabaranom, J., Longden, E., Rapson, K., Holoborodko, A. & Sparling, C. E., 1 Nov 2023, In: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. 11, 11, 12 p., 2095.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review