Overview
Dr Nicola J. Quick is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Nicholas School of the Environment and a Lecturer in Marine Conservation at the University of Plymouth, UK. Dr Quick holds a PhD in animal behavior and acoustics from The University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK. Dr Quick conducts research on the acoustic behavior of marine mammals and the effects of anthropogenic noise on cetaceans. Dr Quick has produced a number of high level reports and peer reviewed publications for a range of sectors including the US, German and UK military, large oil and gas producers, the wind and wet renewables industries, the British and Scottish governments, statutory regulators and academic institutions.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Marine Science and Conservation
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2022 - Present
Marine Science and Conservation,
Nicholas School of the Environment
Recent Publications
Trade-offs in telemetry tag programming for deep-diving cetaceans: data longevity, resolution, and continuity
Journal Article Animal Biotelemetry · December 1, 2023 Background: Animal-borne telemetry instruments (tags) have greatly advanced our understanding of species that are challenging to observe. Recently, non-recoverable instruments attached to cetaceans have increased in use, but these devices have limitations ... Full text CiteA sampling, exposure and receptor framework for identifying factors that modulate behavioural responses to disturbance in cetaceans.
Journal Article The Journal of animal ecology · October 2022 The assessment of behavioural disturbance in cetacean species (e.g. resulting from exposure to anthropogenic sources such as military sonar, seismic surveys, or pile driving) is important for effective conservation and management. Disturbance effects can b ... Full text CiteSpy in the sky: a method to identify pregnant small cetaceans
Journal Article Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation · August 1, 2022 Data on sex ratios, age classes, reproductive success and health status are key metrics to manage populations, yet can be difficult to collect in wild cetacean populations. Long-term individual-based studies provide a unique opportunity to apply unoccupied ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
North Atlantic Right Whale Tagging and Tracking 2018-2019
ResearchResearch Analyst · Awarded by HDR, Inc. · 2018 - 2024Atlantic Behavioral Response Study
ResearchResearch Scientist · Awarded by HDR, Inc. · 2021 - 2023Tagging, Acoustic Monitoring, Logistics, Work Plan Development, Data Management, Analysis and Reporting for the North Atlantic Right Whale Tagging and Tracking on the Southeast US Calving Grounds FY17
ResearchResearch Scientist · Awarded by HDR, Inc. · 2017 - 2023View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of St. Andrews (United Kingdom) ·
2006
Ph.D.