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Research Focus
My research group at Queen's investigates the movement and trophic ecology of pelagic species (e.g., sea turtles, elasmobranchs, ocean sunfish, and gelatinous zooplankton). We use an array of techniques ranging from satellite tracking and biologging through to geospatial modelling, baited remote underwater video and stable isotope analysis. Much of this work is driven by conservation policy and has been conducted across Europe, the wider Caribbean, South America and the Indian Ocean.
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):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R6632GFS: Can introduced marine infrastructure enhance the conservation of vulnerable species?
Houghton, J. (PI) & Collins, P. (CoI)
28/10/2019 → …
Project: Research
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R6701GFS: To develop cross-border capacity for the monitoring and management of marine protected areas and species in the region (SeaMonitor)
Houghton, J. (PI), Collins, P. (CoI) & Prodohl, P. (CoI)
15/05/2019 → …
Project: Research
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R1246BSC: Validating overall dynamic body acceleration as a proxy of energy expenditure in free-living cuttlefish
Houghton, J. (PI)
01/08/2010 → …
Project: Research
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R3062BSC: Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Dialogue on Sustainable Wetland & Coastal Resources: Guyana
Houghton, J. (PI), Kumaresan, D. (CoI) & Williams, P. (CoI)
09/07/2018 → 31/03/2019
Project: Research
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R3485BSC: Lamprey PhD
Prodohl, P. (PI), Houghton, J. (CoI) & Reid, N. (CoI)
01/08/2012 → 22/06/2015
Project: Research
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Anthropogenic noise predicts sea turtle behavioural responses
Díaz, M. P., Kunc, H. P. & Houghton, J. D. R., Jan 2024, In: Marine Pollution Bulletin. 198, 115907.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the potential of acoustic telemetry to underpin the regional management of basking sharks ( Cetorhinus maximus )
Thorburn, J., Collins, P. C., Garbett, A., Vance, H., Phillips, N., Drumm, A., Cooney, J., Waters, C., Ó’Maoiléidigh, N., Johnston, E., Dolton, H. R., Berrow, S., Hall, G., Hall, J., Delvillar, D., McGill, R., Whoriskey, F., Fangue, N. A., McInturf, A. G. & Rypel, A. L. & 14 others, , 12 Jul 2024, In: Animal Biotelemetry. 12, 20.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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. 103-107 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A matter of choices: the benefits of multi-ecosystem field courses for undergraduate students
Scott, L., Caplat, P., Collins, P., Dick, J. T. A., Emmerson, M., Houghton, J., McClure, C., Pincheira-Donoso, D., Reid, N., Riddell, G. & McGowan, N., 14 Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Comparability of outputs between traditional and simulation-based approaches to collision risk modelling
Horne, N., Schmitt, P., Culloch, R., Wilson, B., Houghton, J. D. R., Dale, A. & Kregting, L., 14 Dec 2023, In: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. 11, 12, 12 p., 2359.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)54 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Award, University of Bath Millennium Lecture Series
Houghton, J. (Recipient), 22 Feb 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Lyell Award Lecture: Blue-seas research: predators and prey in an ever changing system.
Houghton, J. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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NOMINATION: Queen's University Belfast 'Team of the Year Award' 2020/21
Scott, L. (Recipient), Reid, N. (Recipient), Emmerson, M. (Recipient), Dick, J. T. A. (Recipient), Riddell, G. (Recipient), Marks, N. (Recipient), Houghton, J. (Recipient), Collins, P. (Recipient), Helyar, S. (Recipient), Caplat, P. (Recipient), Sigwart, J. (Recipient) & Scantlebury, M. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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QUB PhD Supervisory Excellence Awards (Winner)
Houghton, J. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Rolls-Royce Schools Science Prize
Houghton, J. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Galapagos Sea Turtles: Keeping a Good Thing Good (Workshop)
Houghton, J. (Advisor)
18 Mar 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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PhD Viva Chair - Niamh Esmonde
Houghton, J. (Recipient)
06 Mar 2024Activity: Other activity types › Other
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DEARA Elasmobranch Conservation Strategy working group (Meeting 2)
Collins, P. (Member of scientific committee) & Houghton, J. (Member of scientific committee)
22 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Departmental Seminar, School of BEES, University College Cork
Houghton, J. (Invited speaker)
17 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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A macroecological perspective of interactions between local conditions and global warming on coral reefs (PhD Internal Examination)
Houghton, J. (Examiner)
10 Mar 2023Activity: Examination types › Other examination
Press/Media
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BBC World News Interview: 'Sea Turtles Change Sex'
09/01/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Discovery Channel (Ocean Sunfish Documentary)
29/08/2016
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Nature (News Feature): The Secret Lives of Jellyfish
22/02/2016
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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