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Personal profile
Research Expertise
I am a research fellow based at the Environmental Research Institute in Thurso. My current research focuses on the potential impacts of human activities such as renewable energy (wind, wave, and tidal), oil and gas developments and marine litter on the environment, and particularly seabirds. I also have an interest in cumulative impacts related to renewable energy. More generally I am interested in population dynamics and spatial ecology including animal movement as well as ecological modelling.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Glasgow
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
Master of Research, University of York
Award Date: 1 Jan 2006
Bachelor of Science, University of St Andrews
Award Date: 1 Jan 2004
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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations from the last five years
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An individual‐based model to quantify the non‐breeding season impact of wind farms on seabirds
Buckingham, L., Masden, E. A., Layton‐Matthews, K., Bringsvor, I. S., Bråthen, V. S., Dehnhard, N., Fauchald, P., Lorentsen, S., Reiertsen, T. K., Searle, K. R., Tarroux, A. & Christensen‐Dalsgaard, S., 21 Jan 2026, In: Ecological Solutions and Evidence. 7, 1, e70196.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Past Colony Connectivity of a Declining Seabird Derived From Host–Parasite Genetic Data
Cargill, C. P., McCoy, K. D., Scott, B. E., Masden, E. A., Miller, J., Ruffino, L. & Payo‐Payo, A., 9 Mar 2026, In: Ecology and Evolution. 16, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Breeding and foraging habitat are important in determining foraging ranges of sympatric generalist species
Thaxter, C. B., Quinn, L. R., Atkinson, P. W., Booth Jones, K. A., Clark, N. A., Clewley, G. D., Green, R. M. W., O'Hanlon, N. J., Johnston, D. T., Masden, E. A., Ross‐Smith, V. H., Sage, E. L., Scragg, E., Taylor, R. C., Burton, N. H. K. & Humphreys, E. M., 7 Oct 2025, In: IBIS.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Combining temperature-depth recorder and GPS data improves identification of foraging habitat in diving seabirds
Johnston, D. T., Masden, E. A., Booth Jones, K. A. & Humphreys, E. M., 14 Oct 2025, In: Marine Biology. 172, 11, 172 (2025).Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cumulative barriers to renewable energy development: Can we adjust our perspective and approach to benefit biodiversity?
Cook, A. S. C. P., Masden, E. A., Humphreys, E. M. & Pearce‐Higgins, J. W., 28 Jan 2025, In: Ecological Solutions and Evidence. 6, 1, e70010.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Partial Niche Partitioning in Three Sympatric Gull Species Through Foraging Areas and Habitat Selection
O'Hanlon, N. J., Clewley, G. D., Johnston, D. T., Thaxter, C. B., Langlois Lopez, S., Quinn, L. R., Boersch‐Supan, P. H., Masden, E. A., Daunt, F., Wilson, J., Burton, N. H. K. & Humphreys, E. M., 1 Jul 2025, In: Ecology and Evolution. 15, 7, e71577.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A critical appraisal of 40 years of avian collision risk modelling: How have we got here and where do we go next?
Cook, A. S. C. P., Salkanovic, E., Masden, E., Lee, H. E. & Kiilerich, A. H., 12 Nov 2024, In: Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 110, p. 107717Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Citations (Scopus)5 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 2 Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Understanding the risk of birds colliding with offshore wind turbines
Masden, E. (Contributor)
Mar 2015Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
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Offshore protection zones vital to arrest decline of seabirds
Masden, E. (Article Author)
21 May 2014Activity: KE and Outreach activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation
Press/Media
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Do Offshore Wind Farms Affect Seabird Populations?
18/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Findings in Environmental Impact Reported from University of Highlands & Islands (Potential Environmental Impacts of Floating Solar Photovoltaic Systems)
Benjamins, S., Masden, E., Williamson, B., Fox, C., Billing, S.-L. & Cottier-Cook, E.
3/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research