Research Index
Publications
Since 1990, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, and its predecessor the Mull Cetacean Project, has been conducting research into whales, dolphins and porpoises found in Hebridean waters. A range of issues have been tackled including the biology, ecology and behaviour of cetaceans, ecotourism, conservation issues, and public perceptions.
A number of reports, papers and conference abstracts have been produced. Some have links to downloadable PDF versions. Please browse the list below to find out more about the research and work that HWDT has undertaken.
Please note that reports and papers are the product and copyright of their respective authors. Conclusions and opinions contained therein do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of HWDT.
Scientific Publications
Movement, site fidelity and connectivity in a top marine predator, the killer whale
Andrew D. Foote, Tiu Simila, Gisli A. Vikingsson, Peter T. Stevick, 2009. Movement, site fidelity and connectivity in a top marine predator, the killer whale. (391 KB)
Occurrence of killer whales in Scottish inshore waters: temporal and spatial patterns relative to the distribution of declining harbour seal populations
Bolt, H.E., Harvey, P.V., Mandleberg, L. and Foote, A. 2009. Occurrence of killer whales in Scottish inshore waters: temporal and spatial patterns relative to the distribution of declining harbour seal populations. Aquatic Conservation: Marine & Freshwater Ecosytems. (186KB)
A comparison of approaches for modelling the occurrence of marine animals
MacLeod, C.D., Mandleberg, L., Schweder, C., Bannon, S.M. and Pierce, G.J. 2008. A comparison of approaches for modelling the occurrence of marine animals. Hydrobiologia 612: 21-32. (439KB)
Spatial and temporal impact of pingers on porpoises
Carlström, J., Berggren, P. and Tregenza, N.J.C. 2008. Spatial and temporal impact of pingers on porpoises. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science 66(1): 72-82.
Proceedings of the workshop An integrated approach to non-lethal research on minke whales in European waters
Robinson, K P, Stevick, P T and MacLeod, C D (eds). 2007. Proceedings of the workshop An integrated approach to non-lethal research on minke whales in European waters. Held at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastian, Spain, 2007. ECS Special Publication Series No 47. (1.9MB)
Evidence for changes in minke whale prey off Scotland: Why collaboration matters
Stevick, P T. 2007. Evidence for changes in minke whale prey off Scotland: Why collaboration matters. pp 42-47 in Robinson, K P, Stevick, P T and MacLeod, C D (eds). Proceedings of the workshop An integrated approach to non-lethal research on minke whales in European waters. Held at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastian, Spain, 2007. ECS Special Publication Series No 47. (1.86MB)
Population spatial structuring on the feeding grounds in North Atlantic humpback whales
Stevick P.T, Allen J, Clapham P.J, Katona S.K, Larsen F, Lien J, Mattila D.K, Palsboll P.J, Sears R, Sigurjonsson J, Smith T.D, Vikingsson, Oien N, Hammond P.S. 2006. Population spatial structuring on the feeding grounds in North Atlantic humpback whales (Megaptera novaengliae). Journal of Zoology 270, 244 - 255. (46KB Abstract Only)
Investigations into the relationship between pelagic fish and dolphin distributions off the west coast of Scotland
Embling, C.B., Fernandes, P.G., Hammond, P.S., Armstrong, E., Gordon, J.G. (2005). Investigations into the relationship between pelagic fish and dolphin distributions off the west coast of Scotland. ICES ASC 2005 Theme Session R: Marine Mammals. Paper CM 2005/R:08. (564KB)
Spatial distribution patterns of basking sharks on the European shelf
Southall, E.J., Sims, D.W., Metcalfe, J.D., Doyle, J.I., Fanshawe, S., Lacey, C., Shrimpton, J., Solandt, J-L. and Speedie, C. D. (2005) Spatial distribution patterns of basking sharks on the European shelf: preliminary comparison of satellite-tag geolocation, survey and public sightings data. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the UK. 85: 1083 - 1088. (737KB)
A comparison of the predictive abilities of four approaches for modelling the distribution of cetaceans
Mandleberg, L. 2004. A comparison of the predictive abilities of four approaches for modelling the distribution of cetaceans. MSc thesis. School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, UK, 54pp. (2.4MB)
Seasonal distribution of minke whales in relation to physiography and prey off the Isle of Mull
Macleod, K., Fairbairns, R., Gill, A., Fairbairns, B., Gordon, J., Blair-Myers, C., and Parsons, E.C.M. 2004. Seasonal distribution of minke whales Balaenoptera acutorostrata in relation to physiography and prey off the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 277: 263 - 274. (674KB)
An overview of the effects of Naval sonar activity world-wide on cetaceans with relation to cetaceans on the west coast of Scotland
Barry, S. 2004. An overview of the effects of Naval sonar activity world-wide on cetaceans with relation to cetaceans on the west coast of Scotland. Marine Resource Development and Protection. MSc thesis. Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. pp 94.
Marine Special Areas of Conservation and Tourism: The Treshnish Isles and the Firth of Lorn
Arlot, S., Parsons, E.C.M. and Colbert, A. 2003. Marine Special Areas of Conservation and Tourism: The Treshnish Isles and the Firth of Lorn. Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Mull. 116pp.
Sea Kingdoms: Coll and Tiree
Jones, R. and Parsons, E.C.M. 2003. Sea Kingdoms: Coll and Tiree. Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Tobermory, Scotland. 32pp.
The use of sound by cetaceans
Parsons, E.C.M. and Dolman, S. 2003. The use of sound by cetaceans. Pages 44-52 in: Oceans of Noise (ed. M. Simmonds, S. Dolman & L. Weilgart). Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society, Chippenham. 165 pp. (1.3MB)
Noise as a problem for cetaceans
Parsons, E.C.M. and Dolman, S. 2003. Noise as a problem for cetaceans. Pages 53-61 in: Oceans of Noise (ed. M. Simmonds, S. Dolman & L. Weilgart). Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society, Chippenham. 165 pp. (1.3MB)
Sources of marine noise
Parsons, E.C.M., Swift, R. and Dolman, S. 2003. Sources of marine noise. Pages 24-43 in: Oceans of Noise (ed. M. Simmonds, S. Dolman & L. Weilgart). Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society, Chippenham. 165 pp.
The value of conserving whales: the impacts of whale-watching on the economy of rural West Scotland
Parsons, E.C.M., Warburton, C.A., Woods-Ballard, A., Hughes, A. and Johnston, P. 2003. The value of conserving whales: the impacts of whale-watching on the economy of rural West Scotland. Aquatic Conservation 13: 397 - 415. (215KB)
The sustainability of whale-watching in Scotland
Woods-Ballard, A., Parsons, E.C.M., Hughes, A.J., Velander, K.A., Ladle, R.J. and Warburton, C.A., 2003. The sustainability of whale-watching in Scotland. Journal of Sustainable Tourism 11: 40-55.
Whale watching tourists in west Scotland
Parsons, E.C.M., Warburton, C.A., Woods-Ballard, A., Hughes, A. and Johnston, P., Bates., H and Luck, M., 2003. Whale watching Tourists in West Scotland. Journal of Ecotourism 2: 40-55. (315KB)
Perceived attitudes to visitor management in the Treshnish Isles and the Firth of Lorn SAC
Arlot, S. 2002. Perceived attitudes to visitor management in the Treshnish Isles and the Firth of Lorn SAC. Honours thesis. Napier University. 121pp.
A study of the distribution of cetaceans around the Isle of Islay, Scotland, and their relationship with oceanographic and environmental variables
Bailey, H. 2002. A study of the distribution of cetaceans around the Isle of Islay, Scotland, and their relationship with oceanographic and environmental variables. MSc thesis. Southampton University.
A study of the extent of interpretation in marine wildlife tourism in western Scotland
Bridgland, R. 2002. A study of the extent of interpretation in marine wildlife tourism in Western Scotland. MSc thesis. Napier University. 67pp.
Sea Kingdoms: The Isle of Mull
Jones, R. and Parsons, E.C.M. 2002. Sea Kingdoms: The Isle of Mull. Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Tobermory, Scotland. 28pp.
Results of a preliminary land based survey on common minke whales in the waters around Ardnamurchan Point
Lazaratou, M. 2002. Results of a preliminary land based survey on common minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) in the waters around Ardnamurchan Point, Scotland. MSc thesis. University of Edinburgh. 40pp.
The role of ecotourism in setting up an accreditation scheme
Arlot, S. 2001. Promoting whale-watching tourism in Western Scotland. The role of ecotourism in setting up an accreditation scheme. Diploma thesis. Napier University, Edinburgh. 77pp.
Cetaceans: West Scotland
Dell, C. 2001. Cetaceans: West Scotland. British Wildlife 13: 119-120.
Cetaceans: West Scotland
Harradence, S. 2001. Cetaceans: West Scotland. British Wildlife 13: 51-53.
What is the potential for a marine-based ecotourism facility in the Western Isles?
MacLeod, C.A. 2001. What is the potential for a marine-based ecotourism facility in the Western Isles. Honours thesis. University of the Highlands and Island, Lewis. 53pp.
The spatial and temporal distribution of cetaceans off the west coast of Scotland in relation to environmental factors: implications for marine management
MacLeod, K. 2001. The spatial and temporal distribution of cetaceans off the west coast of Scotland in relation to environmental factors: implications for marine management. PhD thesis. University of Greenwich. 333pp.
Cetaceans: West coast of Scotland
Paton, J. 2001. Cetaceans: West coast of Scotland. British Wildlife 12: 426-427.
Cetaceans: West Scotland
Paton, J. 2001. Cetaceans: West Scotland. British Wildlife 12: 276.
Cetaceans and sealife
Paton, J. 2001. Cetaceans and sealife. British Wildlife 12: 202-203.
Tourism - a sustainable industry?
Pettigrew, R. 2001. Tourism - a sustainable Industry? Exploring the opportunities and threats to rural communities - The Isle of Mull. Honours Thesis. Edinburgh University. 69pp. (560KB)
Distribution and abundance of bottlenose dolphins around the Isle of Islay
Potter, S. 2001. Distribution and abundance of bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus, around the Isle of Islay. MSc thesis. Aberdeen University. 69pp.
Marine environmental awareness in Argyll, west Scotland
Scott, N. and Parsons, E.C.M. 2001. Marine environmental awareness in Argyll, west Scotland. Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Mull, Scotland. 97pp. (1.8MB)
Effects of diel and seasonal cycles on the dive duration of the minke whale
Stockin, K.A., Fairbairns, R.S., Parsons, E.C.M. and Sims, D.W. 2001. Effects of diel and seasonal cycles on the dive duration of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Journal of the Marine Biological Association 81: 189-190. (65KB)
Whale-watching in West Scotland
Warburton, C.A., Parsons, E.C.M., Woods-Ballard, A., Hughes, A. and Johnston, P. 2001. Whale-watching in West Scotland. Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London. (516KB)
Land-based survey of cetaceans around Ardnamurchan Point and the Small Isles
Zölck, M. 2001. Land-based survey of cetaceans around Ardnamurchan Point and the Small Isles, Scotland. MSc thesis. Aberdeen University. 47pp.
Photo-identification of the minke whale around the Isle of Mull
Gill, A., Fairbairns, B., Fairbairns, R. 2000. Photo-identification of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) around the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Report to the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. (6.35MB)
Photographic and strandings data highlighting the problem of marine debris and creel rope entanglement to minke whales and other marine life in Scottish waters
Gill, A., Reid, R.J. and Fairbairns, B.R. 2000. Photographic and strandings data highlighting the problem of marine debris and creel rope entanglement to minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and other marine life in Scottish waters. European Research on Cetaceans 14 (ed. P.G.H. Evans, R. Pitt-Aiken & E. Rogan), pp. 173-178. Cork: European Cetacean Society.
Cetaceans and sealife
Hickin, V. 2000. Cetaceans and sealife. British Wildlife 12: 49-50.
Tourism as a sustainable industry in the rural community of Arisaig
Hughes, A. 2000. Tourism as a sustainable industry in the rural community of Arisaig, West Scotland. MSc thesis. Napier University, Edinburgh. 61pp. (250KB)
The possible impacts of military activity on cetaceans in West Scotland
Parsons, E.C.M., Birks, I., Evans, P.G.H., Gordon, J.G., Shrimpton, J.H. and Pooley, S. 2000. The possible impacts of military activity on cetaceans in West Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 14. (ed. P.G.H. Evans, R. Pitt-Aiken & E. Rogan), pp. 185-190. Cork: European Cetacean Society. (222KB)
Cetaceans and sealife
Paton, J. 2000. Cetaceans and sealife. British Wildlife 12: 125-126.
An identification of potential impacts of military activities on cetaceans in the Hebrides
Pooley, S. 2000. An identification of potential impacts of military activities on cetaceans in the Hebrides. MSc thesis. Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. 82pp. (500KB)Whale-watching in Scotland with a case study on the Isle of Skye
Woods-Ballard, A. 2000. Whale-watching in Scotland with a case study on the Isle of Skye. MSc thesis. Edinburgh University. 99pp. (1.2MB)
Sealife: West Scotland
Barry, S. and Parsons, E.C.M. 1999. Sealife: West Scotland. British Wildlife 11: 356-357.
Sealife: West Scotland
Barry, S. and Parsons, E.C.M. 1999. Sealife: West Scotland. British Wildlife 11: 127-129.
Comparison between Risso' s dolphin vocal behaviour in Scottish waters and in the Mediterranean Sea
Benoldi, C., Gill, A., Evans, P.G.H., Manghi, M., Pavan, G. and Priano, M. 1999. Comparison between Risso' s dolphin vocal behaviour in Scottish waters and in the Mediterranean Sea. European Research on Cetaceans 12 (ed. P.G.H. Evans & E.C.M. Parsons), pp. 109-111. Valencia: European Cetacean Society.
European Research on Cetaceans
Evans, P.G.H. and Parsons, E.C.M. (Eds.). 1999. European Research on Cetaceans 12. Valencia: European Cetacean Society. 436pp
Cetaceans: North-west Scotland
Gill, A. 1999. Cetaceans: North-west Scotland. British Wildlife 10: 118-119.
Some observations of minke whale feeding behaviour and associations with seabirds in the coastal waters of the Isle of Mull
Gill, A., Fairbairns, B.R. and Fairbairns, R.S. 1999. Some observations of minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) feeding behaviour and associations with seabirds in the coastal waters of the Isle of Mull, Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 13 (ed. P.G.H. Evans, J. Cruz & J.A. Raga), pp. 61-64. Valencia: European Cetacean Society. (26KB)
Oil spills and marine wildlife: guidelines for a response plan for the Isle of Mull
Hill, J.A. 1999. Oil spills and marine wildlife: guidelines for a response plan for the Isle of Mull. MSc thesis. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. 117pp. (382KB)
Cetaceans: North-west Scotland
Jeewoonarain, T. and Parsons, E.C.M. 1999. Cetaceans: North-west Scotland. British Wildlife10: 422-423.
Operation sightings: sightings of cetaceans in the southern Hebrides
Jeewoonarain, T., Parsons, E.C.M. and Evans, P.G.H. 1999. Operation sightings: sightings of cetaceans in the southern Hebrides, Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 13. (ed. P.G.H. Evans, J. Cruz & J.A. Raga), pp. 237-241. Valencia: European Cetacean Society. (585KB)
A contingency plan for the at sea response to an oil spill incident in the waters of the Inner Hebrides
Leaver, I.D. 1999. A contingency plan for the at sea response to an oil spill incident in the waters of the Inner Hebrides. MSc thesis. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. 54pp. (2MB)
Cetacean conservation in Northwest Scotland: perceived threats to cetaceans
Parsons, E.C.M., Shrimpton, J. and Evans, P.G.H. 1999. Cetacean conservation in Northwest Scotland: perceived threats to cetaceans. European Research on Cetaceans 13. (ed. P.G.H. Evans, J. Cruz & J.A. Raga), pp. 128-133. Valencia: European Cetacean Society. (47KB)
Quantitative analysis of tonal calls from five odontocete species, examining interspecific and intraspecific variation
Rendell, L.E., Matthews, J.N., Gill, A., Gordon, J.C.D. and Macdonald, D.W. 1999. Quantitative analysis of tonal calls from five odontocete species, examining interspecific and intraspecific variation. Journal of Zoology 249: 403-410. (15KB Abstract only)
Cetacean conservation in the Hebrides: review and management recommendations
Shrimpton, J. 1999. Cetacean conservation in the Hebrides: review and management recommendations. MSc thesis. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. 122pp.
Marine wildlife tourism and whale-watching on the Island of Mull
Warburton, C. 1999. Marine wildlife tourism and whale-watching on the Island of Mull, West Scotland. MSc thesis. University of Kent. 102pp. (619KB)
European Research on Cetaceans
Evans, P.G.H., Parsons, E.C.M. and Clark, S.L. (Eds.). 1998. European Research on Cetaceans 11. Kiel: European Cetacean Society.
Report on passive acoustic monitoring of cetacean distribution north-west of the Hebrides
Lewis, T.P., Swift, R., Gonzalbes, P., Butler, J. and Gordon, G. 1998. Report on passive acoustic monitoring of cetacean distribution north-west of the Hebrides 1997-1998, for Conoco UK. Tobermory, Mull: Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. (1.4MB)
The effects of diel and seasonal cycles on the dive duration of the minke whale
Stockin, K. 1998. The effects of diel and seasonal cycles on the dive duration of the minke whale, Balaenoptera acutorostrata. B.Sc. Honours Thesis. Marine Biology Department, Plymouth University. 80pp.
The use of geographical information systems to investigate the spatial and temporal relationships between minke whales distribution and seabed topography/sediment type off the Isle of Mull
Bowe, S. 1997. The use of geographical information systems to investigate the spatial and temporal relationships between minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) distribution and seabed topography/sediment type off the Isle of Mull, Scotland. MSc Thesis. Department of Zoology, Aberdeen University. 75pp.
Assessment of relative abundance and distribution of the minke whale using data collected from a whale watching operation
Fairbairns, R., Gordon, J., Hiby, A., Leaper, R., Lovell, P. and Papastavrou, V. 1997. Assessment of relative abundance and distribution of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) using data collected from a whale watching operation. European Research on Cetaceans 10 (ed. P.G.H. Evans), pp. 154-158. Kiel: European Cetacean Society.
Investigating the feasibility of a long-term ecological study of the minke whale on the west coast of Scotland
Gill, A. 1997. Investigating the feasibility of a long-term ecological study of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) on the west coast of Scotland. Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Mull. 43pp.
Cetacean sightings off the east coast of the Isle of Lewis
Gill, A., Atkinson, T. and Evans, P.G.H. 1997. Cetacean sightings off the east coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 11 (ed. P.G.H. Evans, E.C.M. Parsons & S.L. Clark), pp. 109-111. Kiel: European Cetacean Society.
Reducing incidental catch in fisheries: the effect of acoustic alarms on harbour porpoise vocal behaviour
Kershaw, L.A. 1997. Reducing incidental catch in fisheries: the effect of acoustic alarms on harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) vocal behaviour. MSc Thesis. Imperial College, University of London. 99pp.
Analysis of data collected from a whalewatching operation to assess relative abundance and distribution of the minke whale around the Isle of Mull
Leaper, R., Fairbairns, R., Gordon, J., Hiby, A., Lovell, P. and Papastavrou, V. 1997. Analysis of data collected from a whalewatching operation to assess relative abundance and distribution of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) around the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Reports of the International Whaling Commission 47: 505-511.
Respiration rates of minke whales on the west coast of Scotland
Leeming, G. 1997. Respiration rates of minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) on the west coast of Scotland. Undergraduate Thesis. Royal Veterinary College, London. 61pp.
The effects of array noise in cetacean distribution and behaviour
Swift, R. 1997. The effects of array noise in cetacean distribution and behaviour. MSc Thesis. Department of Oceanography, University of Southampton. 163pp.
Risso's dolphins in the coastal waters around the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis
Gill, A. and Atkinson, T. 1996. Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) in the coastal waters around the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Report to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. 49pp.
Risso's dolphins in the coastal waters around the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis
Gill, A. and Atkinson, T. 1996. Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) in the coastal waters around the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Report to the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland. 25pp.
Photo-Identification of the minke whale off the Isle of Mull
Gill, A. and Fairbairns, R. 1996. Photo-Identification of the minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata off the Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK. European Research on Cetaceans 9 (ed. P.G.H. Evans & H. Nice), pp. 129-131. Kiel: European Cetacean Society.
Analysis of data collected from observations of a humpback whale in the Clyde Estuary
Gill, A. 1995. Analysis of data collected from observations of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Clyde Estuary, Glasgow. Report to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. 30pp.
Photo-Identification of the minke whale off the Isle of Mull
Gill, A. and Fairbairns, R. 1995. Photo-Identification of the minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata off the Isle of Mull, Scotland. In Whales, Seals, Fish and Man (ed. A.S. Blix, L.Walloe and O. Ulltand), pp. 129-132. Elsevier Science, Netherlands.
Range tracking of the minke whale off the Isle of Mull
Fairbairns, R., Gill, A. and Sargent, T. 1994. Range tracking of the minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata, off the Isle of Mull 1994. Report by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. 52pp.
The photo-identification of the minke whale off the Isle of Mull
Gill, A. 1994. The photo-identification of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) off the Isle of Mull, Scotland. MSc Thesis. Aberdeen University. 67pp.
Survey of cetaceans in the Minches and Sea of Hebrides
Evans, P.G.H., Swann, C., Lewis, E.J., Parsons, E.C.M., Heimlich-Boran, J. and Heimlich-Boran, S. 1993. Survey of cetaceans in the Minches and Sea of Hebrides, Northwest Scotland. European Cetacean Research on Cetaceans 7 (ed. P.G.H. Evans). pp. 111-116. Cambridge : European Cetacean Society.
A survey of whales and dolphins in Hebridean waters
Evans, P.G.H., Lewis, E.J., Parsons, E.C.M. and Swann, C. 1993. A survey of whales and dolphins in Hebridean waters. Oxford: Seawatch Foundation.
International Whaling Commission Submissions
A preliminary note on the unprecedented strandings of 45 deep-diving odontocetes along the UK and Irish coast between January and April 2008.
Dolman, S.J., Reid, R.J., Barley, J.P., Deaville, R., Jepson, P.D., O’Connell, M., Berrow, S., Penrose, R.S., Pinn, E., Stevick, P.T., Calderan, S., Robinson, K.P., Doyle, T.K., Brownell, R.L., and Simmonds, M.P. A preliminary note on the unprecedented strandings of 45 deep-diving odontocetes along the UK and Irish coast between January and April 2008. Document SC/60/E5 submitted to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission. 60th Annual Meeting, 23-27 June, 2008, Santiago, Chile.
Quantifying rates of inter-area movement using capture-recapture results: a comparison of methods.
Stevick, P.T. 2008. Quantifying rates of inter-area movement using capture-recapture results: a comparison of methods. Document SC/60/SD7 submitted to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission. 60th Annual Meeting, 23-27 June, 2008, Santiago, Chile.
Distribution and abundance of killer whales in the North East Atlantic.
Foote, A.D., Víkingsson, G., Øien, N., Bloch, D., Davis, C.G., Dunn, T.E., Harvey, P., Mandleberg, L., Whooley, P., and Thompson, P.M. Distribution and abundance of killer whales in the North East Atlantic. Document SC/59/SM5 submitted to the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission. 59th Annual Meeting, 28-31 May, 2007, Anchorage, Alaska, USA.
Noise sources in the cetacean environment.
Dolman, S.J., Parsons, E.C.M. and Simmonds, M.P. 2002. Noise sources in the cetacean environment. Paper presented to the Scientific Committee at the 54th Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, 26 April–10 May 2002, Shimonoseki, Japan. SC54/E7.
A review of sewage pollution in Scotland and its potential impacts on harbour porpoise populations.
Grillo, V., Parsons, E.C.M. and Shrimpton, J.H. 2001. A review of sewage pollution in Scotland and its potential impacts on harbour porpoise populations. Paper presented to the Scientific Committee at the 53nd Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, 3-16 July 2001, London. SC53/E13.
Voluntary whale-watching codes of conduct: how effective are they in managing whale-watching in West Scotland?
Parsons, E.C.M. and Woods-Ballard, A. 2001. Voluntary whale-watching codes of conduct: how effective are they in managing whale-watching in West Scotland? Paper presented to the Scientific Committee at the 53nd Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, 3-16 July 2001, London. SC53/WW6.
The sustainability of whale-watching in Scotland.
Woods-Ballard, A., Hughes, A.J., Parsons, E.C.M., Warburton, C.A., Velander, K.A. and Ladle, R.J. 2001. The sustainability of whale-watching in Scotland. Paper presented to the Scientific Committee at the 53nd Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, 3-16 July 2001, London. SC53/WW5.
A review of environmental threats to cetaceans in West Scotland.
Shrimpton, J.H. and Parsons E.C.M. 2000. A review of environmental threats to cetaceans in West Scotland. Paper presented to the Scientific Committee at the 52nd Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, 11-28 June 2000, Australia. SC52/E24.
A note on the effects of diel and seasonal cycles on the dive duration of the minke whale off the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Stockin, K., Fairbairns, R.S., Parsons, E.C.M. and Sims, D. 2000. A note on the effects of diel and seasonal cycles on the dive duration of the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) off the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Paper presented to the Scientific Committee at the 52nd Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, 11-28 June 2000, Australia. SC52/O25.
Marine Wildlife tourism and whale-watching on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Warburton, C.A., Parsons, E.C.M. and Goodwin, H. 2000. Marine Wildlife tourism and whale-watching on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Paper presented to the Scientific Committee at the 52nd Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, 11-28 June 2000, Australia. SC52/WW17. (176KB)
Conference Abstracts
Estimating killer whale predation levels on Shetland harbour seals.
Bolt H.E., Harvey, P.V., Thompson, P.M. and Foote, A.D. Estimating killer whale predation levels on Shetland harbour seals. Poster for 22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmont Aan Zee, The Netherlands 2008.
Inter-annual differences in harbour porpoise distribution on the west coast of Scotland.
Booth, C.G., Embling, C.B., Stevick, P.T., Gillespie, D., Gordon, J. and Hammond, P.S. Inter-annual differences in harbour porpoise distribution on the west coast of Scotland. Talk for 22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmont Aan Zee, The Netherlands 2008.
White-beaked dolphin occurrence in the Minch during August 2007.
Calderan, S.V., Weir, C.R., Unwin, M., Pitman, R.L., Booth, C.G., Photopoulos, T. and Robinson, K.P. White-beaked dolphin (Lagenorhynchus acutus) occurrence in the Minch (Scotland, UK) during August 2007. Poster for 22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmont Aan Zee, The Netherlands 2008.
Estimates of movement and site fidelity of North Atlantic killer whales using opportunistic individual identifications.
Foote, A.D., Simila, T., Vikingsson, G. and Stevick, P.T. Estimates of movement and site fidelity of North Atlantic killer whales using opportunistic individual identifications. Poster for 22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmont Aan Zee, The Netherlands 2008
Cetacean diversity in north west Scotland: an oceanographic perspective.
Mandleberg, L.C., Calderan, S.V., Stevick, P.T., Embling, C.B., Shrimpton, J. and Booth, C.G. Cetacean diversity in north west Scotland: an oceanographic perspective. Poster for 22nd Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Egmont Aan Zee, The Netherlands 2008.
An Integrated approach to non-lethal research on minke whales in European waters.
An Integrated approach to non-lethal research on minke whales in European waters. A workshop held at the 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastian, Spain, 2007.
Using environmental models to predict harbour porpoise distribution and relative abundance from visual and acoustic survey data.
Embling, C.B., Gordon, J., Shrimpton, J., Hammond, P.S. Using environmental models to predict harbour porpoise distribution and relative abundance from visual and acoustic survey data. Talk for 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastian, Spain 2007.
Density estimates of marine litter in a key cetacean habitat in North West Scotland'.
Calderan, S.V., Stevick, P.T., Mandleberg, L.C. Density estimates of marine litter in a key cetacean habitat in North West Scotland'. Poster for 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastian, Spain 2007.
A trophic shift off West Scotland: minke whales and basking sharks.
Stevick, P.T., Calderan, S.V., Speedie, C., Shrimpton, J., Embling, C.B. A trophic shift off West Scotland: minke whales and basking sharks. Poster for 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.
Characteristics of the bottlenose dolphin population off the west coast of Scotland.
Mandleberg, L.C., Stevick, P.T., Tetley, M.J., Gaillard, T., Johnston, P.J. Characteristics of the bottlenose dolphin population off the west coast of Scotland. Poster for 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.
Distribution and abundance of bottlenose dolphins off the West Coast of Scotland.
Ingram, S.N., Culloch, R., Cheney, B., Mandleberg, L.C., Stevick, P.T., Hammond, P.S., Wilson, B., Thompson, P.N. Distribution and abundance of bottlenose dolphins off the West Coast of Scotland. Poster for 21st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, San Sebastián, Spain, 2007.
The distribution of killer whales in West Scotland and movements of identified individuals.
Dell, C., Parsons, E.C.M. and Evans, P.G.H. 2002. The distribution of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in West Scotland and movements of identified individuals. European Research on Cetaceans 16. (ed. P.G.H. Evans). Liege: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
The impact of whale-watching on the economy of West Scotland.
Parsons E.C.M., Warburton, C.A., Woods-Ballard, A., Hughes, A. and Johnston, P. 2001. The impact of whale-watching on the economy of West Scotland. Presented at the 14th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, 28 November - 3 December 2001, Vancouver, Canada.
Whale-watchers in West Scotland.
Warburton, C.A., Parsons E.C.M., Woods-Ballard, A., Hughes, A. and Johnston, P. 2001. Whale-watchers in West Scotland. Presented at the 14th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, 28 November - 3 December 2001, Vancouver, Canada.
Bottlenose dolphins in West Scotland.
Soole, C., Gill, A., Johnston, P., Kuiker, K. and Parsons, E.C.M. 2001. Bottlenose dolphins in West Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 15. (ed. P.G.H. Evans). Rome: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
Marine wildlife tourism and the economic benefits to island communities.
Parsons E.C.M. and Warburton, C.A. 2000. Marine wildlife tourism and the economic benefits to island communities. Presented at the 6th Islands of the World Conference, 16-20 October 2000, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Cetacean sighting distribution in West Scotland in 1999.
Barry, S., Parsons, E.C.M., McNee, J., McClellan, R., Evans, P.G.H., and McClellan, L. 2000. Cetacean sighting distribution in West Scotland in 1999. European Research on Cetaceans 14. (ed. P.G.H. Evans, R. Pitt-Aiken & E. Rogan), p. 355. Cork: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
A photo-identification study of Risso's dolphins in the coastal waters of the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Atkinson, T., Gill, A. and Evans, P.G.H. 1998. A photo-identification study of Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) in the coastal waters of the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 11 (ed. P.G.H. Evans, E.C.M. Parsons & S.L. Clark), p. 170. Kiel: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
Notes on the natural markings on Risso's dolphins photographed in the coastal waters of the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Atkinson, T., Gill, A. and Evans, P.G.H. 1998. Notes on the natural markings on Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) photographed in the coastal waters of the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 11 (ed. P.G.H. Evans, E.C.M. Parsons & S.L. Clark), p. 209. Kiel: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
Feasibility study using sonobuoys to study cetacean acoustic behaviour in the coastal waters of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
Swift, R. and Menhenett, C. 1997. Feasibility study using sonobuoys to study cetacean acoustic behaviour in the coastal waters of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 10 (ed. P.G.H. Evans), p. 76. Kiel: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
Background and recent achievements of Sealife Surveys and the creation of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.
Fairbairns, R. 1996. Background and recent achievements of Sealife Surveys and the creation of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust. European Research on Cetaceans 9 (ed. P.G.H. Evans & H. Nice), p. 125. Kiel: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
Whalewatching - ecotourism and research - a Scottish point of view.
Fairbairns, R. 1996. Whalewatching - ecotourism and research - a Scottish point of view. European Research on Cetaceans 9 (ed. P.G.H. Evans & H. Nice), p. 285. Kiel: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
Collecting scientific data on whalewatching project: opportunities and problems.
Fairbairns, R., Booth, J., Walmsley, T., Fairbairns, J., Menhenett, C. and Gordon, J.C.D. 1994. Collecting scientific data on whalewatching project: opportunities and problems. European Research on Cetaceans 8 (ed. P.G.H. Evans), p. 32. Cambridge: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)
Benign research on minke whales off the Island of Mull, Scotland.
Chappell, J., Cooke, J., Fairbairns, R., Gordon, J.C.D., Hiby, A., Papastavrou, V. and Lovell, P. 1994. Benign research on minke whales off the Island of Mull, Scotland. European Research on Cetaceans 7 (ed. P.G.H. Evans),pp. 103. Cambridge: European Cetacean Society. (Abstract)