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Shaun is a Fisheries Scientist with an interdisciplinary background currently working in the Fisheries Team within the Marine Science and Technology Department. He is involved in a range of research projects and stock assessment work related to the management of inshore fisheries. Shaun also supports the ongoing data collection and sampling for the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation and Marine Scotland Science.
Specialities / Research Interests / Skills
Fisheries science, marine ecology, stock assessment, gear technology, acoustics, physical oceanography, marine renewable energy.
Brief History
Shaun graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a BSc (Hons) in Geophysics in 2009.
Following a placement as an Environmental Consultant at Xodus Group he began his research at the University of Aberdeen (School of Engineering and School of Biological Sciences). In 2017, Shaun completed his interdisciplinary PhD, titled “Acoustic Investigation of the Hydrodynamics and Ecology of a Tidal Channel and the Impacts of a Marine Renewable Energy Installation”.
Shaun joined NAFC in his present position in 2017, where he is involved in a range of research projects.
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Toxins from harmful algae in fish from Scottish coastal waters
Kershaw, J. L., Jensen, S., Mcconnell, B., Fraser, S., Cummings, C., Lacaze, J., Hermann, G., Bresnan, E., Dean, K. J., Turner, A. D., Davidson, K. & Hall, A. J., 19 Jul 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Harmful Algae. 105, 11 p., 102068.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Predictable changes in fish school characteristics due to a tidal turbine support structure
Williamson, B., Fraser, S., Williamson, L., Nikora, V. & Scott, B., 1 Oct 2019, In: Renewable Energy. 141, p. 1092-1102 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Trial of a new escape panel concept to reduce cod catches in a mixed demersal fishery
Fraser, S. & Angus, C., May 2019, In: Fisheries Research. 213, p. 212-218 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Coupling Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and hydraulic surveys to study the geometry and spatial distribution of aquatic macrophytes
Biggs, H. J., Nikora, V. I., Gibbins, C. N., Fraser, S., Green, D. R., Papadopoulos, K. & Hicks, D. M., 17 Oct 2018, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Ecohydraulics. 3, 1, p. 45-58 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fish distributions in a tidal channel indicate the behavioural impact of a marine renewable energy installation: Tidal stream energy Environmental impact Fish behaviour Tidal flow
Fraser, S., Williamson, B. J., Nikora, V. & Scott, B. E., 1 Nov 2018, In: Energy Reports. 4, p. 65-69 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Razor clam biology, ecology, stock assessment, and exploitation: a review of Ensis spp. in Wales
Fraser, S., Shelmerdine, R. L. & Mouat, B., 16 May 2018, Welsh Government. 62 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Automatic active acoustic target detection in turbulent aquatic environments
Fraser, S., Nikora, V., Williamson, B. J. & Scott, B. E., 24 Feb 2017, In: Limnology and Oceanography - Methods. 15, 2, p. 184-199 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile20 Citations (Scopus)47 Downloads (Pure)
Press / Media
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ELECTION 2021: Ferries problems high on the agenda for island voters
4/05/21
1 item of Media coverage
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Atlantia II research vessel reports record catches off Shetland
12/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
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New fish market to land boost for local economy
30/11/18
1 item of Media coverage
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-University of Aberdeen -University duo in line for green energy awards
Benjamin Williamson & Shaun Fraser
10/04/17
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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University duo in line for green energy awards
Benjamin Williamson & Shaun Fraser
5/04/17 → 8/04/17
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research