Research
Our contribution
Throughout the year and in addition to our own projects we work with various organisations and institutions to help progress our collective understanding of the natural world we are all a part of.
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We are always looking for way to contribute further, so get in touch if anything we do may assist your work, studies or research.
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Click on the papers below for .pdf versions
Grey seals resting camouflaged by natural substrate. Image taken by drone during a licenced research project. Duncan Kenny. 2024.
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Research papers & documents
2023
Manx Wildlife Trust
Calf of Man Seal Survey Report 2023 by Bethany-Paige Begbie, Duncan Kenny, Dr. Lara Howe – Manx Wildlife Trust
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A 10 week research project in 2023 on a remote island studying grey seal pup mortailty and site fidelity. Co-Authored by The Cove CO-Founder Duncan Kenny
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2024
Manx Wildlife Trust
Calf of Man Seal Survey Report 2024 by Daisy McDonald, Duncan Kenny, Dr. Lara Howe – Manx Wildlife Trust
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A 10 week research project in 2024 on a remote island studying grey seal pup mortailty and site fidelity. Co-Authored by The Cove CO-Founder Duncan Kenny
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2024
University of Plymouth
Predictors of Weight Gain in the Rehabilitation of Eastern North Atlantic Grey Seals by Samantha McGivern – University of Plymouth – April 2024
Acknowledgements: Duncan Kenny – The Cove Discovery Project
Research carried out at Seal Rescue Ireland rehabilitation centre in County Wexford, Ireland
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