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February 2024

Bradshaw, Hillary (2024) Baseline benthic plastic debris assessment and intertidal survey in Iqaluit, Nunavut Canada for 2016 and 2017. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

December 2023

Walker, Amber (2023) Coprophilous fungi as paleo indicators for moose presence after introduction to Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

October 2023

Fillier, Tiffany (2023) Short-chain fatty acids alter the neurolipidome, neuronal cell function, and neurobehaviour: what are the consequences for overall brain health? Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

July 2023

Smith, Veronica (2023) Paleolimnological techniques applied to an indigenous Beothuk archaeological site in Newfoundland, Canada. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

June 2023

Pickard, Felicia (2023) Environmental lead exposure assessment for children from pre-1970's housing in St. John's, NL. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Vogt, Judith (2023) Measurement-based studies on greenhouse gases in nature and in the industrial sector in Canada. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

May 2023

Spafford, Lynsay (2023) Refining terrestrial biosphere feedbacks to climate change through precise characterization of terrestrial vegetation. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

March 2023

Piccirillo, Laura F. (2023) Sclerochronology of deep-sea bamboo corals from the northwest Atlantic: Acanella arbuscula and Keratoisis spp. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

September 2022

Burke, Heather Joy (2022) Green chemistry and an ocean based biorefinery approach for the valorization of Newfoundland and Labrador snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) processing discards. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Vallette Viallard, Antoine (2022) The chemical properties of dissolved organic matter as a function of seasonal and microbiological factors. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

April 2022

Adigun, Oludoyin Adeseun (2022) Oxylipins as novel sources of soybean (glycine max) tolerance to phytophthora sojae infection. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Khoo, Celyn L.L. (2022) Assessing the seasonal distribution, dynamics, and flocculation of organic matter from the land to sea across two boreal systems. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

March 2022

Dilday, Samantha E. (2022) Using morphometric analysis of honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies to identify lineages and subspecies on the isolated island of Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

January 2022

Atiwesh, Ghada (2022) Lignin extraction, biodegradation and usage. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Greeley, Krista (2022) Skeletal growth ring microanalysis and growth rates in sea pens from the Laurentian Channel MPA, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

December 2021

Le, Ba Thuong (2021) Functions and dynamics of boreal bog vegetation under global changes. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

June 2021

Flores, Katherine (2021) Gastropod grazing of epiphytic lichens in Western Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

May 2021

Cuesta Valero, Francisco José (2021) Earth's heat inventory from climate model simulations and observations. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Gaviria Salazar, Christian Javier (2021) Developing a method for continuously monitoring dissolved organic carbon concentration in boreal forest headwater streams. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

April 2021

Bowering, Keri L. (2021) Mobilization of soil dissolved organic matter in mesic boreal forests of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2021

Eissa, Riad Omar Abosalahe Omar (2021) Effect of biochar on soil fertility, nitrate losses, dissolved organic carbon, forage crop production and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

October 2020

García García, Almudena (2020) Land - atmosphere coupling in climate models over North America; understanding inter-model differences. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

August 2020

Kedir, Amana Jemal (2020) Phosphorus dynamics in boreal podzols converted from forest to agriculture. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Saha, Ratnajit (2020) Effect of biochar on the physicochemical properties and nitrogen transport of podzolic soil in a boreal ecosystem. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

May 2020

Cheng, Zhaohai (2020) Improving the size selectivity of trawl codends for northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) and redfish (Sebastes spp.) fisheries in the North Atlantic. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

June 2019

McTamney, Alexandria (2019) Detecting wild fish and zooplankton near fish farms during and after fallow periods in Southern Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

April 2019

Nguyen, Khanh Q. (2019) Lighten up: using artificial light to improve the capture efficiency of fishing gears. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2019

Valdez, Victor Pablo (2019) Winter expression of soil nitrogen cycle genes in agricultural soils representing the Boreal Atlantic Maritime climate. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

December 2018

Moore-Gibbons, Claire (2018) Resource-limited baterioplankton stimulated at mid salinities across the surface mixed layer of Lake Melville, Canada. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

May 2018

Bagum, Monuara (2018) Development of an environmentally safe additive with natural material for drilling fluid application. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Savoie, Judith (2018) Utility assessment of otolith microchemistry for salmon fishery management and MP-AES analytical system for food safety in Lake Melville, Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

April 2018

Frazao, Fabio Soares (2018) Including seed dispersers into individual-based forest models. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

February 2018

Gyimah, Asare (2018) Agricultural drainage impacts on the photosynthetic capacity and water use efficiency of boreal peatlands. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

January 2018

MacSween, Jessica (2018) Effects of hyperabundant moose (Alces alces) on stream ecosystem functioning and structure in Cape Breton Highlands, Nova Scotia. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

November 2017

Carey, Richard (2017) Examination of potential environmental impacts on surface water associated with cranberry farming in Newfoundland and Labrador and development of best management practices for impact mitigation. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

October 2017

Rolls, Wyn (2017) Invertebrate abundance and food sources within riverine-estuarine systems along the west coast on the island of Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

September 2017

Wang, Mei (2017) From a boreal bog to an abandoned peatland pasture: the effect of agricultural management and abandonment on the greenhouse gas fluxes, carbon balance and radiative forcing of a boreal bog in western Newfoundland, Canada. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

August 2017

Schmidt, Tomas Araya (2017) Bait experiments toward developing a profitable, sustainable, and efficient snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery in the Barents Sea. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

April 2017

Jothi, Geena Arul (2017) Pollination ecology of native pollinators in commercial cranberry fields in Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Klapstein, Sara Jane (2017) Methylmercury photodemethylation in Kajimkujik lakes. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

February 2017

Cook, Melissa (2017) Characterization of sediments and mussels to determine if oil and metal contamination is affecting the scallop population in Port au Port Bay, NL. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

18 January 2017

Meredyk, Shawn P. (2017) Physical characterization and benthic megafauna distribution and species composition on Orphan Knoll and Orphan Seamount, NW Atlantic. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

September 2016

Nimmo, Victoria (2016) Effects of previous tree harvesting on productivity and photosynthetic pigments of mosses in a boreal black spruce forest. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

August 2016

Belalov, Nonna (2016) Understanding the environmental influence of anthropogenic and natural climate forcing on Hamilton Inlet and Lake Melville, Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Mbakwe, Anulika Blessing (2016) Investigating factors that influence the catch rates of northern stone crab (Lithodes maja). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

April 2016

Shafiei Zadeh, Shirin (2016) Toxic metal recovery from spent hydroprocessing catalyst. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Watton, Eric Carl (2016) Coastal geomorphology, processes and erosion at the tourist destination of Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

March 2016

Nguyen, Truong X. (2016) Development of seabed friendly bottom trawls. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

February 2016

Gallardi, Daria (2016) Effect of the environment on condition and quality of cultured blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) with reference to culture depth and post-harvest practices. Doctoral (PhD) thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2016

Kaul, Adrienne (2016) Using self-organizing maps to investigate abrupt reductions in Arctic sea ice extent: an application to winter and summer pan-Arctic daily sea level pressure data. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

September 2015

Dooley, Kevin Lucas (2015) Slow pyrolysis biochar from forestry residue and municipal and farm wastes: characterization and their use in greenhouses as a soil amendment. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

May 2015

Hemphill, Lindsey C. (2015) Effects of environmental and anthropogenic influences on bacterial growth and community structure in Newfoundland coastal waters. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Mann, Erin (2015) Mercury in arctic snow: factors affecting the kinetics of photoreactions. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

1 August 2014

Fowler, William A. (2014) Boundary layer velocity structure in a coldwater coral area of Haddock Channel, southwest Grand Banks. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

May 2014

Clarke, Corey N. (2014) Life-long and transgenerational effects of early experience in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Rahman, Mohammad Majibur (2014) Metal thin films as SERS substrates for the detection of PAHs. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wang, Qing (2014) Influence of natural organic matter and mineral colloids on arsenic (As) and uranium (U) transport in geological media. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

May 2013

Ramirez-Luna, Ángela V. (2013) The exclusive fishing zone for the artisanal fishery in Chocó Colombia: origins, development, and consequences for artisanal fisheries and food security. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2013

Masson, Athena (2013) Extratropical transitions in the North Atlantic with special reference to Hurricane Igor. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2012

Linegar, Anna Elizabeth (2012) Palaeo-environmental history of the southwestern Black Sea during the late Holocene: an elemental and stable isotopic study. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Munro, Kathrin J. (2012) Boreal owls in western Newfoundland: using local field data to assess home range characteristics and test a habitat suitability index model. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Posluns, Emma G. (2012) The analysis of temporal and environmental influence on commercial catch rate of yellowtail flounder (Limanda ferruginea). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2011

Best, Sara J. (Sara Joy) (2011) Hindcasting and forecasting of climatology for Gilbert Bay, Labrador : a marine protected area. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Fequet, Danielle D. (Danielle Dorothy) (2011) Towards the feasibility of wild-harvesting fruit from native Viburnum species (Adoxaceae) as a sustainable NTFP in Newfoundland (Canada). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

George, Elizabeth Marie (2011) Organic footprint and composition of particles from marine finfish aquaculture operations. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Skinner, Randolph (2011) Development of a predictive spatial distribution model for Erioderma pedicellatum (boreal felt lichen) for the island of Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2010

Andrews, Catherine D. (Catherine Dawn) (2010) Identification of a responsive gene set to evaluate the potential impact of seismic exposure on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) inner ear. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Dawe, Jennifer L. (2010) Marine fish, local ecological knowledge, and the species at risk act in Canada: lessons from the case study of three species of wolffish. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Goetting, Kathryn (2010) Is the Newfoundland redfish fishery sustainable? : modelling recovery strategies for two redfish stocks. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wareham, Vonda E. (2010) Indentification, distribution and conservation of deep-sea corals in Canada's northwest Atlantic. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2009

Boa-Antwi, Kofi (2009) Impact of pre-dispersal predation by red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) and cone insects on balsam fir (Abies balsamea) seed production in eastern Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Callahan, Ashley G. (2009) Harbour survey and genetic analysis of non-indigenous ascidian tunicates in Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Liu, Shanshan (2009) Growth rate of the Iceland scallop Chlamys islandica in Gilbert Bay, Labrador, a marine protected area. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Martin, Bryan G. (2009) Sill stratigraphy and sedimentology in marine inundated basins, Sachs Harbour, NWT, Canada. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Sun, Bei (2009) Abundance and composition of heterotrophic prokaryotes in ballast water discharged into Canadian harbors. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Vivanco, Claudia (2009) Optimization of an acid digestion for HFSE analyses using ICP-MS: application to the assessment on environmental mobility of HFSE and REE in iron ore tailings. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2008

Bennett, Elizabeth Jane (2008) Annual changes in spatial aggregation of Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, age classes in NAFO Divisions 2J3KL and 4RS (1978-1994). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Bishop, Charles M. (2008) Sensor dynamics of of autonomous underwater gliders. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Campbell, Stacy Marie (2008) Environmental lead exposure in St. John's, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Janes, David Charles (2008) Sill processes in the Saguenay Fjord. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

McFadyen, Catherine (2008) A dynamical systems approach to modeling mercury contamination in aquatic food webs. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Nyade, Praise Kwasi (2008) Method development for the determination of trace elements in biological samples as bioindicators : application to black spruce trees. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Peng, Wenjun (2008) Tidally driven dynamics in Bonne Bay, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2007

Belliveau, Karissa D. (2007) Coastal geomorphology of southwest Banks Island, NWT: historical and recent shoreline changes and implications for the future. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Conroy, Dale (2007) Marine enhancement options for the north shore of Prince Edward Island. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hu, Liuming (2007) Resident fish production, ecosystem carrying capacity and population dynamics of Atlantic cod (Gradus morhua) in Gilbert Bay, Labrador: a marine protected area. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Ryan, Jennifer R. (2007) The environmental impacts of mussel (Mytilus spp.) aquaculture at two Newfoundland sites. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

27 January 2006

Glynn, Tracy (2006) Community-based research on the environmental and human health impacts of a laterite nickel mine and smelter in Sorowako, Indonesia. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2006

Delaney, Leanda Marie (2006) Fish community ecology in relation to land use and lotic parameters in the Mnembo River catchment (southern Africa). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hickman, Heather J. (2006) Flood hazard and vulnerability in Newfoundland communities. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Hustins, Sarah. (2006) Mosquito ecology in relation to land-use changes and potential West Nile virus in Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Keats, Kimberley F. (2006) Microbial community structure in the northwest Atlantic Ocean as determined by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Sharan, Rajat (2006) A model to calculate energetic returns and an ecological footprint of an industrial fishery with a case study of the 1980s northwest Atlantic cod fishery. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2005

Alcock, Erin K. (2005) Change in trophic structure of a shelf ecosystem in the northwest Atlantic during a period of increased fishing pressure. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Donato, Edward J. (2005) Climatic setting and phenology of Braya longii and B. fernaldii on the limestone barrens of northwestern Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Huelin, Sheldon Richard (2005) Determination of trace elements in iron-manganese oxide coatings by laser ablation ICP-MS for environmental monitoring/mineral exploration. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2004

Cardoso, Diana (2004) Modeling variations of the seasonal cycle of plankton production: the Labrador Sea, Labrador Shelf and Hamilton Inlet. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Puddister, Deidre A. (2004) Monitoring and assessment of conditions at a diesel oil spill site in Bonne Bay, Newfoundland and tests to determine the relative toxicity of diesel fuel to three marine invertebrate species. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

May 2003

Gamage, Dona Ashoka Sriyani (2003) Use of chitosan for the removal of metal ion contaminants and proteins from water. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2003

Cousineau, Melanie Lyne (2003) The response of lichens to changes in isotopic composition and concentration of atmospheric sulphur: a reciprocal transplant experiment. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Prativadi Bayankara, Srinivas (2003) Sorption of cadmium and nickel from solution by peat and modified peat. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Saravanabhavan, Gurusankar (2003) Analysis of steroid hormones as endocrine disruptors in sewage, seawater and mussels using GC-MS techniques. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Tucker, Jocelyn Ann (2003) Digestion of epiphytic lichens for analysis by ICP-MS, as applied to monitoring atmospheric heavy metals. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Van Biesen, Geert (2003) Lipid class and fatty acid composition of plankton and settling particles at a fish enclosure, and of cod (Gadus morhua) in Gilbert Bay, Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2002

Gosse, Karen R. (2002) Brown cod and bay stocks - science and fish harvesters' knowledge of colouration in populations of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) in Newfoundland and Labrador. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Leawood, Nancy E. (2002) Metal concentrations in mussels from St. John's Harbour, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wells, Nadine J. (2002) Scaling eelgrass complexity in Newman Sound, Newfoundland and applications to fish ecology. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2001

Palanisamy, Giriprakash (2001) A study of heavy metals in soils of the former United States naval base, Argentia, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Taylor, Vivien (2001) Trace element fingerprinting of Canadian wines. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

2000

Cull, Deneen Jane (2000) Quantitative comparison of levels of organic wastes from four major sources at four scales along the Newfoundland coastline. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Decker, Stephanie J. (2000) Vermicomposting of cod (Gadus morhua) offal mixed with sphagnum peat. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Diegor, Elizabeth Justa M. (2000) Biodegradation of aromatic hydrocarbons : microbial and isotopic studies. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Muthukumarasamy, Sivagurunathan (2000) Effect of peat components on microorganisms, with special reference to humic acids. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Subramanian, Vembu (2000) Oceanographic mesoscale features off the West Greenland coast : satellite image analysis and modelling. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wang, Hui (2000) Effect of the drilling fluids ipar and neodene on biotransforming enzymes in rats. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Xiang, Jianguang (2000) High resolution seismic imaging of the near-surface : comparison of energy sources. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Yun, Misuk (2000) Direct measurement of sulphur isotope composition in lichens by continuous flow-isotope ratio mass spectrometry (CF-IRMS). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

1999

Coady, Juanita R. (1999) Undersowing rutabaga (Brassica napus L.) with white clover (Trifolium repens L.) : effects on the cabbage root maggot (Delia radicum (L.)) and its parasitoid/predator (Aleochara bilineata Gyll.). Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Diegor, Wilfredo G. (1999) Development of a high pressure digestion technique and a data acquisition/reduction procedure and their application to the ICP-MS analysis of urban sediments and soils from Cebu, Philippines. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

LeGrow, Keith Herbert (1999) Distribution of marine birds in relation to water masses and fronts in the Strait of Belle Isle, northwestern Atlantic Ocean. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wiseman, Renée Denise (1999) Monitoring changes in the sulphur isotopic composition and concentration of transplanted pendulous epiphytic lichens. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

1998

Dayan, Hannah (1998) Isotopic fractionation of chlorinated ethenes during reductive dehalogenation by zero valent iron. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Wood, Michael S. (1998) Tree-ring chronology development for western insular Newfoundland, compared with dendroclimatic evidence. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

1997

Bongard, Rivendell K. (1997) Composition, analysis and diversion alternatives of the solid waste stream at Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Husain, Saleha (1997) Short term and long term effects of curcumin on activities of glutathione S-transferase and cytochrome P450 in livers of rats. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Morneau, Jean Philippe (1997) Trace metal analysis of marine zooplankton from Conception Bay, Newfoundland. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.