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Research Focus
My research explores the ecology and conservation of benthic and demersal marine species, with a particular emphasis on skates and rays. I integrate technologies such as autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVs), and spatial modelling to identify critical habitats and assess the impacts of human activities. Current projects focus on flapper skate conservation, including bycatch mitigation, habitat mapping, and age validation, as well as emerging work on the ecological effects of marine electromagnetic fields (EMFs). I combine field ecology, fisheries science, and public engagement to inform evidence-based marine policy and spatial planning.
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):
Keywords
- QH301 Biology
- marine biology
- deep-sea
- conservation
- QL Zoology
- sharks
- rays
- marine
- QH426 Genetics
- taxonomy
- demographics
- TR Photography
- structured light imaging
- subsea imaging
- drop camera
- towed camera
- ROV
- QE Geology
- hydrothermal vent
- deep-sea mining
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R1818BSC: TRIDENT - Technology based impact assessment tool foR sustaInable, transparent Deep sEa miNing exploraTion andexploitation
Collins, P. (PI)
27/01/2023 → …
Project: Research
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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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The first records of sea star wasting disease in Crossaster papposus in Europe
Smith, S., Hewson, I. & Collins, P., 27 Jul 2022, In: Biology Letters. 18, 7, 20220197.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evidence of egg laying grounds for Critically Endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) off Orkney, UK
Phillips, N. D., Garbett, A., Wise, D., Loca, S. L., Daly, O., Eagling, L. E., Houghton, J. D. R., Verhoog, P., Thorburn, J. & Collins, P. C., 01 Oct 2021, In: Journal of Fish Biology. 99, 4, p. 1492-1496 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius): Recommendations from the first flapper skate working group meeting
Garbett, A., Phillips, N. D., Houghton, J. D. R., Prodöhl, P., Thorburn, J., Loca, S. L., Eagling, L. E., Hannon, G., Wise, D., Pothanikat, L., Gordon, C., Clarke, M., Williams, P., Hunter, R., McShane, R., Brader, A., Dodd, J., McGonigle, C., McIlvenny, H. & Daly, O. & 11 others, , Feb 2021, In: Marine Policy. 124, 5 p., 104367.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research is needed to inform environmental management of hydrothermally inactive and extinct polymetallic sulfide (PMS) deposits
Van Dover, C. L., Colaço, A., Collins, P. C., Croot, P., Metaxas, A., Murton, B. J., Swaddling, A., Boschen-Rose, R. E., Carlsson, J., Cuyvers, L., Fukushima, T., Gartman, A., Kennedy, R., Kriete, C., Mestre, N. C., Molodtsova, T., Myhrvold, A., Pelleter, E., Popoola, S. O. & Qian, P. Y. & 7 others, , Nov 2020, In: Marine Policy. 121, 7 p., 104183.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Going deeper, darker and further: Observations charting an egg nursery, a range and depth extension for the deep-sea spiny tailed skate Bathyraja spinicauda, first records from the Mid Atlantic Ridge
Lennon, E., Philips, N. D., Garbett, A., Carlsson, J., Carlsson, J. E. L., Crowley, D., Judge, M., Yeo, I. & Collins, P. C., Sept 2021, In: Deep-Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers. 175, 9 p., 103584.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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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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Activities
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Regional Flapper Skate Working Group
Collins, P. (Chair), Houghton, J. (Board Member), Garbett, A. (Board Member) & Thorburn, J. (Board Member)
2019 → …Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Inactive Sulfide Deposit Workshop, Galway
Collins, P. (Organiser), Van Dover, C. L. (Participant) & Murton, B. (Participant)
23 Oct 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Devising Sensitivity Weightings for Biotopes at Tropic Seamount
Collins, P. (Advisor), Dias, H. (Presenter) & Kroeger, K. (Contributor)
13 Jan 2025 → 19 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Trident General Assembly
Collins, P. (Participant), Dias, H. (Presenter) & Kroeger, K. (Participant)
Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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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
Press/Media
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Daily Mail: Giant sixgill shark is spotted swimming off the coast of IRELAND - marking the first time the prehistoric-looking creature has been filmed in shallow European waters
30/07/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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