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What is the most cost-effective way of increasing the amount of seagrass in Welsh waters?,
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
For more, and updated information, please visit https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Keywords (discipline, other): Most cost-effective way to increase seagrass in Welsh waters,”Seagrass, Welsh waters, Restoration, Cost-effectiveness, Marine habitats”,
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: Yes External Partner: Yes Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
Contact Details
Name: Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk Phone: NA
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What is the most effective method of monitoring lamprey population size and spawning success?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Outdated or absent data and associated analyses hinders the assessment of the current extent, condition and trends of our freshwater ecosystems.
Keywords (discipline, other): Freshwater
Biodiversity
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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What is the origin of bycaught seals in southwest Britain?,
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
For more, and updated information, please visit https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Keywords (discipline, other): Origin of bycaught seals in southwest Britain,”Bycatch, Seals, Southwest Britain, Marine conservation”,
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: Yes External Partner: Yes Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
Contact Details
Name: Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk Phone: NA
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What is the origin of the of the carpet sea squirt (Didemnum vexillum) in Milford Haven?,
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
For more, and updated information, please visit https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Keywords (discipline, other): Origin of carpet sea squirt (Didemnum vexillum) in Milford Haven,”Carpet sea squirt, Didemnum vexillum, Milford Haven, Invasive species, Species origin”,
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: Yes External Partner: Yes Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
Contact Details
Name: Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk Phone: NA
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What is the origin of the of the slipper limpet (Crepidula fornicata) in North Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
We are aware that an established population of the slipper limpet (Crepidula fornicata) is in the Menai Strait and south east Anglesey due to a number of records from 2020. NRW wish to understand more about the method of introduction of this species to North Wales. An established population exists in Milford Haven and Northern Ireland but it is yet unclear whether this species has arrived through natural spread or whether it was introduced through a specific introduction event, either a new event or whether the species has been present since the previous introduction event of 2006. This project could involve genetic analysis and an examination of pathways. Evidence on the method of introduction is important to ensure existing biosecurity protocols are adequate and will help target pathways for potential future introductions to an area.
For more, and updated information, please visit https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Keywords (discipline, other): Slipper limpet, Crepidula fornicata, Invasive species, North Wales, Species origin, Marine, Invasive non-native species
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: Yes External Partner: Yes Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
Contact Details
Name: Email Address: Phone: NA
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What is the population status of the mitten crab in north Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Currently there is no formal monitoring programme of Mitten Crab however some data on population trends is collected from the fish trap in Chester. This shows that numbers have been increasing steeply in recent years. Additional monitoring and research such as planktonic megalopa studies, mark release recapture and genetic investigations are needed to better understand the Dee population and potential impacts. We have no evidence about natural predator response, but this could be incorporated into a monitoring programme. This evidence will help us better understand the population of mitten crab in the Dee, including the size of the population and the movements of this species within the estuary and river catchment system. This could be extended to the Conwy Catchment, where new sightings have been recorded in 2024.
For more, and updated information, please visit https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Keywords (discipline, other): Mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis, Population status, North Wales, Invasive species,
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: Yes External Partner: Yes Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
Contact Details
Name: Dr Kirsten Ramsay Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk Phone: NA
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What is the post release mortality of various fish species from recreational angling?,
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
For more, and updated information, please visit https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Keywords (discipline, other): Post-release mortality of fish from recreational angling,”Fish mortality, Recreational angling, Post-release survival, Fisheries management”,
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/marine-biodiversity-collaborative-research-priorities/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: Yes External Partner: Yes Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
Contact Details
Name: Email Address: marinecoastalevidence@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk Phone: NA
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What is the potential for carbon sequestration in traditional agroforestry systems?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Traditional agroforestry systems such as wood pasture and orchards offer the potential to sequester carbon while maintaining food production on the same piece of land. There has been little research into what potential of these habitats is sequester carbon.
Keywords (discipline, other): Enclosed farmland
Woodland
Climate change
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
Contact Details
Name: n/a n/a Email Address: Phone: NA
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What is the potential for noise disturbance of marine mammals in Wales?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Important evidence to balance priorities for provisioning ecosystem services through renewable energy resources with maintaining and enhancing biodiversity, specifically mobile species. To inform our advice to developers.
Keywords (discipline, other): Marine
Energy
Ecosystem resilience
Biodiversity
Climate change
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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Name: n/a n/a Email Address: Phone: NA
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What is the potential to increase carbon stocks within grassland soils?
Summary of the Research Question / Evidence Need:
Grassland covers a very large area of Wales. It provides the potential to be able to store significant quantities of carbon if the soils frequently hold less than their maximum level of carbon.
Keywords (discipline, other): Enclosed farmland
Land use and soil
Climate change
Website/URL links: https://naturalresources.wales/evidence-and-data/research-and-reports/state-of-natural-resources-report-sonarr-for-wales-2020/evidence-needs-table/?lang=en
Looking for collaborators: n/a External Partner: Y Organisation: Natural Resources Wales
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Name: n/a n/a Email Address: Phone: NA
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