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Abgrall, Patrick (2009) Defining critical habitat for large whales in Newfoundland and Labrador waters: design and assessment of a step-by-step protocol. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Adcock, Sarah Jennifer Jane (2014) The relations between stress, social rank, personality, and cognitive performance in Yucatan minipigs (Sus scrofa). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Alloway, Hayley (2020) Biological correlates of human male reproductive strategies and behavior. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Aubin, Jaclyn (2020) Allocare in St. Lawrence estuary belugas: patterns, prospective drivers, and potential benefits. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Barry, Jeremy M. (2001) An examination of place cells in the hippocampus in the delay box and the goal box during performance of a black/white alley discrimination task acquired with a delay of reinforcement. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Benjamins, Steven (2006) Incidental catch of large marine vertebrates in gillnet fisheries in Newfoundland and Labrador. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Blackmore, Robert J. (2024) A field and laboratory investigation of the influence of light on the behaviour of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Blackmore, Robert J. and Winger, Paul D. and Bitton, Pierre-Paul and Bayse, Shannon and Whittaker, Kira and Montevecchi, William A. (2023) The effects of LED handline attachments on Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)catch efficacy and bycatch. Fisheries Research, 258. p. 106543. ISSN 0165-7836

Borggaard, Diane L. (1996) Assessing the effects of industrial activity on cetaceans in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Brock, Hope Maria Elizabeth (2006) Leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) in Newfoundland and Labrador: distribution, diet, threats and the use of education in recovery efforts. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Buren, Alejandro D. (2007) Modeling the link between prey availability and diet: common murre--capelin interaction during the breeding season. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Buren, Alejandro D. (2015) The roles of capelin, climate, harp seals and fisheries in the failure of 2J3KL (northern) cod to recover. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Burke, Chantelle M. (2008) Comparative foraging ecology of parental common murres (Uria aalge) and Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) in response to changes in forage fish availability. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Burke, Chantelle M. (2021) Sex-specific foraging behaviour by a low-arctic, diving seabird over the annual cycle. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Busniuk, Kaylee (2019) The pilfering of puffins: behavioural tactics of herring gulls and Atlantic puffins during kleptoparasitic competition. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Cameron, Maureen L. (2003) Sex-specific growth and pre-and post-hatching patterns of sex allocation in murres (Uria spp.) and Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Castro, Mariana Muner Kroll Dantas de (2017) Assessing the social organization of multi-dog households: dog behaviour, hormones, personality, and demographics. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Chaffey, Heather (2003) Integrating scientific knowledge and local ecological knowledge (LEK) about common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in southern Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Chaulk, Keith G. (2006) Spatial and temporal ecology of a colonial waterbird: the distribution and abundance of nesting common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in Labrador. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Collins, Roanne K. (Roanne Kyla). (2010) Long-term effects of marine reserve protection on the population structure, density, and reproductive potential of the American lobster (Homarus americanus) in Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Collins, Sydney M. (2021) Terrestrial and marine risks for leach's storm-petrels during the breeding season. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Connelly, Emily Elizabeth (2014) Patterns of marine bird biodiversity and habitat use in the Gulf of Maine. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Curren, Kristina Charlotte (1992) Designs for swimming : morphometrics and swimming dynamics of several cetacean species. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

d'Entremont, Kyle James Nestor (2022) The effects of seasonal and annual differences in prey and environmental conditions on a colonial seabird at the southern limit of its breeding range. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Delahunty, Krista M. (2003) Hormonal indicators of paternal care in humans : a longitudinal study of first-time parents. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Dominguez, Laura (1999) Reproductive success and environmental contaminants among bald eagles in Placentia and Bonavista Bays, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ethier, Jeffrey P. (2018) Using microphone arrays and a new localization workflow to determine critical habitat and microhabitat of landbirds in a boreal forest ecosystem. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fifield, David A. (2011) Winter areas and migratory tactics of northern gannets (morus bassanus) breeding in North America. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fitzsimmons, Michelle Grace (2018) Sex-specific behavioural and physiological responses of breeding Atlantic puffins Fratercula arctica and their chicks to fluctuating prey abundance. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fraser, Gail S. (1999) Parental care and sexual selection in socially monogamous crested auklets (Aethia cristatella). Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fry, Sheena E. (2010) Fight and flee : caste decisions during an invasion. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Gosse, John W. (1997) Relative abundances of birds of prey in different forest habitats in the Western Newfoundland Model Forest. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hanlan, Suzanne K. (1998) Nosing behaviour in captive harbour seals (Phoca vitulina concolor) : implications for olfaction and affiliation. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Heath, Joel P. (2001) Factors influencing breeding distributions of harlequin ducks, Histrionicus histrionicus, in northern Labrador : a multi-scale approach. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hennigar, Bronwen (2018) Effects of anthropogenic noise and light on the vocal and spatial behaviour of birds. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hipfner, J. Mark (2000) Egg production in the thick-billed murre (Uria lomvia) and razorbill (Alca torda) - a life-history perspective. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hiscock, Martha Jean (1998) Kin discrimination in juvenile brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis): possible fitness trade-offs associated with kin-biased behaviour. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hogan, Holly A. (1997) Avian assemblages in natural and second-growth balsam fir forests in Western Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Howse, Melissa (2016) Exploring the social behaviour of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) in a public off-leash dog park. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ibáñez, Juan P. (2023) The retinal topography of the red lionfish (Pterois volitans): towards an understanding of the visual system of a highly invasive species. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ingram, Matthew L. (2013) Disorienting the rat: do lesions to the DTN and LMN cause rats (Rattus norvegicus) to lose their way? Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Kelly, Dion O. (2016) Potential impact of invasive anuran species in western Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Kennah, Joanie (2022) An evaluation of the costs and responses of coat colour mismatch in snowshoe hares. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Knickle, David Craig (2013) Niche partitioning in sympatric Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) and Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in coastal Newfoundland. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Knickle, David Craig (2009) Spawning patterns and retention and dispersal of early life stages of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in a Newfoundland fjord. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Kochvar, Katja Helgeson (2023) The properties and potential signal value of Atlantic puffin bill colouration. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Kouwenberg, Amy-Lee (2008) Episodic-like memory in purebred and crossbred Yucatan minipigs (Sus scrofa). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Kouwenberg, Amy-Lee (2014) Using feather corticosterone to assess the effects of non-breeding season conditions on breeding of Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) and rhinoceros auklets (Cerorhinica monocerata). Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Lacoste, Karine (1997) Distribution of harp seals, Phoca groenlandica, off Newfoundland and Labrador in relation to abiotic and biotic conditions. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Laurel, Benjamin Jeffrey (2003) Interactions of predators, habitat and conspecifics on the coastal distribution of age 0 juvenile cod (Gadus spp.) in Newfoundland. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Laurel, Benjamin Jeffrey (1998) The use of endogenous and exogenous resources during the early development of Atlantic redfish (Sebastes spp.). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Lewis, Christopher W. (2007) Predator-mediated habitat use by juvenile white hake (Urophycis tenuis) and Greenland cod (Gadus ogac). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Lewis, Keith P. (2004) Processes underlying nest predation by introduced red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) in the boreal forest of Newfoundland. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Logan, Matthew Shane (2007) Fatty acid analysis of the diet of Leach's Storm-Petrels. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Marques, Fernanda F. C. (1996) Baleen whale distributional patterns and the potential influence of biological and physical processes. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McDermott, Jenna P. B. (2021) Habitat associations of red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) and their impact on the gray-cheeked thrush (Catharus minimus minimus) in western Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McDowell, Kalita Erin (2017) Human preferences of canine coat colour and length. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McFarlane Tranquilla, Laura (2014) Ecological segregation of murres (Uria lomvia, Uria aalge) during the nonbreeding season in the northwest Atlantic ocean. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Mills, Frederick H.J.(Frederick Herbert Jewer) (1984) Determination of the vibration sensitivity of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) vibrissae. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Moreau, Darek T. R. (2011) Potential for ecological effects and gene flow resulting from growth hormone transgenic Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) interactions with wild conspecifics. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Neuman, Josephine Ann (1993) Aspects of the behaviour and ecology of black-legged kittiwakes, Rissa tridactyla, breeding at two sites in Newfoundland, 1990-1991. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Pellowe, Sarita (2024) Owner-assessed behaviours and relationships to gut microbiota composition in the domestic dog (Canis familiaris). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Perry, Elizabeth Anne (1986) The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Piersiak, Michael G. (2021) Examining the effects of in-situ aquaculture on marine ecosystem structure and function. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Posluns, Julie A. (2017) Behaviour differences in companion dogs in response to unfamiliar conspecific contact and personality measurements. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Rae, Lauren F. (2014) Assessing the impacts of moose-induced habitat change on a forest bird community. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Rector, Megan E. (2011) Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) parent-offspring behaviour and condition under varying nutritional constraints. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Regular, Paul M. (2014) Foraging strategies of a pursuit-diving seabird in a dynamic marine environment. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Richter, Christoph (1998) Harbour porpoise and people: strategies for bycatch reduction in the Bay of Fundy. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ross, Sue-Anne (1992) Food and feeding of the hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) in Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Russell, Janet (1999) Chick diet and nestling condition among Atlantic puffins at three northwest Atlantic colonies. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ryan, Mary R. (2009) Between-patch movement behaviour of juvenile Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ryan, Morag G. (2015) Interspecific attachment: social bonds between humans and their 'best friends'. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Schneider, Jennifer Nicole (2004) Exploration of the acoustic structure and contextual occurrence of affiliative vocalisations in red wolves (Canis rufus). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Setterington, Michael A. (1997) Woodpecker abundance and nest-habitat in a managed balsam fir ecosystem. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Sheridan, Mackenzie L. (2004) Determining pregnancy status of extant and ancient whales by quantifying progesterone in blubber biopsies and bone. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Shwedack, Katrina (2019) Effects of anthropogenic noise on communication in dark-eyed juncos (Junco hyemalis). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Simms, Michelle (2014) Maternal effects of migration on sympatric offspring of resident and anadromous Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Smith, Caryn Y. (2008) Snag longevity and availability for cavity-nesters in post-harvest landscapes in western Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Soulliere, Colleen Evelyn (2008) Anti-predator behaviour of maternal caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in west-central Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Stenhouse, Iain J. (1998) Habitat utilization and breeding success of Leach's storm-petrel, Oceanodroma leucorhoa. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Stenhouse, Iain J. (2003) The reproductive behaviour and ecology of Sabine's gulls (Xema sabini) in the eastern Canadian Arctic. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Sung, Ha-Cheol (1999) Vocal communication and individuality of piping plovers (Charadrius melodus) : description, quantification, and applications for management. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Takahashi, Linda Sachiko (2013) Communication furing co-attendance time in common murre (Uria aalge) pairs during chick rearing. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Thistle, Maria E. (2006) Distribution and risk-sensitive foraging of juvenile gadids in relation to fractal complexity of eelgrass (Zostera marina) habitat. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Todd, Sean Kevin (1997) Dietary patterns of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Northwest Atlantic : evidence from 13C and 15N stable isotopes. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Tomlin, Julian (2012) Location, but not cue, changes help to reduce interference between competing responses. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Underwood, Melanie (2012) The use of a high definition (HD) underwater camera to observe the behaviour of yellowtail flounder (Limanda ferruginea) in the mouth of a commercial bottom trawl. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Unger, Kathy (2015) Behavioural responses of Newfoundland woodland caribou to predator cues. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Walsh, Stephanie J. (2003) Harp seals (Pagophilus groenlandicus) solve two-choice visual discriminations using learned object valence and a conditional cue. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Webber, Quinn Marshall Richard (2020) The social and spatial behaviour of caribou Rangifer tarandus. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Weir, Jacqueline N. (1999) The contexts and sound of the squeaking vocalization of wolves (Canis lupus). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Whitaker, Darroch M. (1997) Composition and conservation of riparian bird assemblages in a balsam fir ecosystem. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wijekulathilake, Chirathi (2023) Predictors of reproductive success in dark-eyed juncos (Junco hyemalis). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wilhelm, Sabina I. (2004) Behavioural and physiological responses of breeding common murres (Uria aalge): exploring inter-annual variability within individuals. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wilson, Amy Catherine (2023) Assessing fine-scale population structure using RAD sequencing in a philopatric seabird, the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Winger, Paul D. (2004) Effect of environmental conditions on the natural activity rhythms and bottom trawl catchability of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Zabala Belenguer, Raul (2023) Estimating breeding status in Atlantic puffin colonies across Newfoundland: a methodological comparison. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Zimmermann, Emily W. (2012) Escape-related behaviour of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua): motivation to escape from sea cages and spatiotemporal dispersal post-escape. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.