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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.
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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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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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R1246BSC: Validating overall dynamic body acceleration as a proxy of energy expenditure in free-living cuttlefish
Houghton, J. (PI)
01/08/2010 → 30/06/2011
Project: Research
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A research toolbox for regional data collection to support the conservation of large batoids: a case study on the critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius)
Loca, S. L., Garbett, A., Houghton, J. D. R., Thorburn, J., Ó Cadhla, O., Clarke, M., Hannon, G., Pothanikat, L., Mayo, P. A., Gallagher, R., Hoppner, M. D. J. & Collins, P. C., Jun 2025, In: Conservation Science and Practice. 7, 6, 8 p., e70052.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chemical defenses in Medusozoa
Lincoln, O. J., Houghton, J. D. R., Zakariya, M., Lauritano, C. & D’Ambra, I., Jun 2025, In: Marine Drugs. 23, 6, 19 p., 229.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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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
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)45 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)
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External Examiner Marine Biology BSc, University of Swansea
Houghton, J. (Examiner)
15 Feb 2025 → …Activity: Other activity types › Other
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MASTS (External organisation)
Collins, P. (Member), Houghton, J. (Board Member) & Bruce, I. (Board Member)
2025 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of external research organisation
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The sea turtles of galapgos: keeping a good thing good (workshop)
Houghton, J. (Invited speaker)
06 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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MARINERS (Marine Advisory for Research & Innovation in Education & Real World Solutions) (Event)
Houghton, J. (Board Member), Collins, P. (Board Member), Clements, A. (Board Member) & Collins, R. (Board Member)
01 Sept 2024 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of national or international committees and working groups
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External Examiner MRes Marine Biology, University of Plymouth
Houghton, J. (Examiner)
11 Jul 2024 → …Activity: Other activity types › Other
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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