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Research Expertise
I am interested in marine acoustic ecology and most of my work has been focused on the acoustic behaviour of marine mammals, from ice-breeding seals to baleen whales. In addition, I have a particular interest in assessing and understanding the impacts of anthropogenic noise on the marine environment. I am also excited by the development and application of new tools for the study of natural soundscapes and the assessment of biodiversity and species richness using passive acoustics.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- Industrial Impacts on Oceans
- Anthropogenic noise
- Marine Renewable Energy
- QL Zoology
- Marine mammals
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Collaborations from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Finished
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MERIKA: Marine Energy Research Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator
Vögler, A., Kenter, J. O., Billing, S., Greenwood, C., Morrison, J., Bremner, B., Loxton , J., Schläppy, M., del Villar-Guerra, D., Nall, C., Greenhill, L., Risch, D., Billing, S. & Martino, S.
1/01/14 → 31/12/17
Project: Research
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Ethics codes of the Society for Marine Mammalogy and its journal should be coordinated and revised
Ryan, C., Clapham, P., Leaper, R., Papastavrou, V. & Risch, D., 1 Jan 2023, In: Marine Mammal Science. 39, 1, p. 354-355 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Gliders for passive acoustic monitoring of the oceanic environment
Cauchy, P., Heywood, K. J., Merchant, N. D., Risch, D., Queste, B. Y. & Testor, P., 9 Feb 2023, In: Frontiers in Remote Sensing. 4, 13 p., 1106533.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Spatial impact of wind farm construction on harbour porpoise detectability
van Geel, N., Benjamins, S., Marmo, B., Nabe-Nielsen, J., Wittich, A., Risch, D., Jameson, D., Todd, V. L. G., Todd, I., Cox, S. & Wilson, B., 9 Jun 2023, The Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life: : Principles and Practical Considerations. Popper, A. N., Sisneros, J., Hawkins, A. D. & Thomsen, F. (eds.). Springer, 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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A brief overview of current approaches for underwater sound analysis and reporting
van Geel, N., Risch, D. & Wittich, A., 22 Apr 2022, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 178, 10 p., 113610.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating effects of wind farm construction on porpoises – a model-based approach
Benjamins, S., van Geel, N., Marmo, B., Nabe-Nielsen, J., Wittich, A., Risch, D., Jameson, D., Todd, V. & Wilson, B., 12 Jul 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Exposure of individual harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) and waters surrounding protected habitats to acoustic deterrent noise from aquaculture
Findlay, C. R., Hastie, G. D., Farcas, A., Merchant, N. D., Risch, D. & Wilson, B., 17 May 2022, In: Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Historical occurrence of whales in Scottish Waters inferred from whaling records
Ryan, C., Calderan, S., Allison, C., Leaper, R. & Risch, D., 17 Aug 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Participation in conference
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Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) Marine Forum 2022
Denise Risch (Participant) & Steven Benjamins (Participant)
26 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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Watch: Kayaker Witnesses Whale Ritual Rarely Seen by Humans
15/08/23
22 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Whale song clue to humpback route off Ireland and Scotland
23/06/23
6 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Learn to Grunt and Growl like an Antarctic Minke Whale
26/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Research could help get island’s waters international status for whales
29/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Marine scientists capture whale and dolphin songs in Scottish waters using underwater microphones
Denise Risch & Nienke van Geel
6/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Whale and dolphin songs recorded in Scottish waters
4/09/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research