2010-2011 Student Outputs
Marine Scince Projects
Emma Dobinson Analysis of abundance-distribution and species size of Rajidae species landed into newlyn harbour from proposed Special Area of Conservation (SAC) around Lizard point, ICES Divison VIIe |
Amy O'brien Examining the impact of Recreational SCUBA Divers on subtropical rocky reef systems in Mozanbique |
Katie Sambrook Running head: Monitoring of maerl beds Mapping and monitoring the Maerl beds in the Fal & Helford Special Area of Conservation:a review of techniques |
Amber Thornton Occurrence of winter mortalities in the slipper limpet Crepidula fornicata (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Fal Estuary, Cornwall. |
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Bethany Gay Plastic Beach: The Napoli Legacy - accumulation of plastic particle pollution on our shores Research Paper: Plastic pollution on the shores surrounding Lyme Bay, UK |
Bianca Wright The effect of different water flow and light conditions on the growth rates of the coral species Zoanthidae, Montipora and Xenia, directly after fragmentation |
Clive Pollitt Development of Low Budget Survey Equipment and Techniques for Shallow Water Ecosystems: A Case Study of the Fal Estuary Seagrass beds |
Riahate S. Lingga Estimating St. Mawes seagrass coverage using underwater videography |
Dafydd Propert-Lewis A study of the morphology of a manmade sand dune system (Porthtowan) |
Max Adcock A study investigating changes in vegetation on a manmade Psammosere (Porthtowan) |
Danny Sinclair Ammonia production of commonly used Aquatic Fish foods through Decomposition |
Lauren Clegg Differences in Behaviour of Halichoerus grypus at Two Sites in Cornwall |
Luke Blakemore A comparison of the number of grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) using two tidal haul-outs in Cornwall UK |
Lisa Allen Aquatic Invasions Research paper. Assessment of marine non-native species in 3 marinas in Falmouth |
James Connolly Comparing the mussel population sizes of Mytilus edulis (The Blue or Common 1 Mussel) between the deep water harbour and the estuarine river of Fowey. |
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Boatbuilding and Production Projects
Christopher Ryan An Investigation into the photogrammetric process of Sailing vessels |
Christopher Winter The use and advantages of Computer Aided manufacture and Computer Aided Design in the marine industry in Falmouth and it's surrounds |
Toby Hale The Innovative evolution of modern press brake adaptive forming optimising the efficany of small metal craft construction through vaiable bed angle techniques |
Ernest Lam FRP Catamaran Hull Form Analysisand Operations |
Hector Wong Retro-fitted Hydrofoil with adjustable angle of attack |
Kieron Duggan Research into secondary bonding of yacht bulkheads with emphasis on defexts and methods of improvement |
Darren Austin Optimisation on a exsiting 42Ft crusing yacht using rig and sail increasing with the aim of achieving larger boat velocities at lower wind speeds |
Oliver Coxon A study suggesting the need for validating the quoted power reduction figures for Energy Saving Devices on vessels around 45,000 DWT. |
Marine Sports Science Projects
John Swanwick An Investigation into the Development of an Appropriate Inventory to Quantify Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety in Beginner Scuba Divers and Produce Recommendations for National Governing Bodies Coaching Development |
Richards Morris An Investigation Into Core Body Temperature Related To Water Saturation Of A Wetsuit And Its Influence On Hypothermia Incidence Within Asymptomatic Young Adult Subjects |
Tom Platt The effects of self efficacy on watersports students ascertaining watersports qualifications. |
