Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Expertise
Shaun Fraser has an interdisciplinary background and broad research interests involving topics in fisheries science and marine ecology. 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” and then accepted a position as Fisheries Scientist at the NAFC Marine Centre. In 2022, he was promoted to the role of Senior Fisheries Scientist and in 2024 he accepted his current role of Senior Scientist and Fisheries Lead at UHI Shetland. Recent projects have had a particular focus on fishing gear technology, hydroacoustics, stock assessment, inshore fish populations, and marine renewable energy.
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):
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics where Shaun Fraser is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
- 1 Similar Profiles
Collaborations from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
-
Diet of the European Shag Gulosus aristotelis during the non-breeding season at a roost within a tidal channel
Isaksson, N., Fraser, S., Houghton, J. D. R., Williamson, B. J., Wilson, J. & Masden, E. A., 21 Feb 2024, In: Bird Study. 71, 1, p. 1-5Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Estimating the risks of exposure to harmful algal toxins among Scottish harbour seals
Hall, A. J., Kershaw, J. L., Fraser, S., Davidson, K., Rowland-Pilgrim, S., Turner, A. D. & McConnell, B., 7 Jun 2024, In: Harmful Algae. 136, 102653.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Survey report for the 2023 Fair Isle inshore fish survey
Fraser, S., Ayres, S., McAllister, M., Thomason, L., Cubbon, K. & Angus, C., 5 Apr 2024, UHI Shetland. 41 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Open AccessFile152 Downloads (Pure) -
Approaching single-species exclusion in mixed demersal trawl fisheries
Palder, O. J., Feekings, J. P., Fraser, S. & Melli, V., 1 Aug 2023, In: Ocean & Coastal Management. 242, 106672.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Diet analysis and feeding ecology of the thornback ray (Raja clavata) around the Shetland Islands, Scotland
McAllister, M. & Fraser, S., 10 Jan 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
File170 Downloads (Pure) -
Identification of herring in Shetland waters - Full Report
Brigden, K., Farrell, E., Fraser, S., Ayres, S., Laurenson, K., Powell, A., Riley, D., Wood, C. & Angus, C., 2023, Shetland: UHI Shetland. 42 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Open AccessFile65 Downloads (Pure) -
Population ecology and juvenile density hotspots of thornback ray (Raja clavata) around the Shetland Islands, Scotland
McAllister, M., Fraser, S. & Henry, LA., 20 Nov 2023, In: Journal of Fish Biology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
Press/Media
-
UK study maps out complex tidal flows around ‘world’s most powerful tidal turbine’
1/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
-
UK explores world’s most powerful tidal turbine to unlock clean energy
30/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
-
Scientists Combine Boat-Based Surveys and Drones to Advance Tidal Energy Development
30/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
-
Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world’s most powerful tidal turbine
30/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
-
Study reveals complex tidal conditions for world's most powerful tidal turbine
29/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
-
Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world’s most powerful tidal turbine
27/09/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
-
ELECTION 2021: Ferries problems high on the agenda for island voters
4/05/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research