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Michael Burrows

Scaling up from the ecology of individual animals and plants to populations, communities and ultimately whole ecosystems is my primary research goal. I try to do this in three ways:

by studying the behaviour of animals and the fate of plants at the scale of individual organisms, and using this information to predict how groups of individuals might perform
by documenting ecosystem-scale patterns in biodiversity, and to link these patterns with important environmental variables like water flow or food supply, and
by making ecological models that try to unify processes acting at different scales into a holistic understanding of ecosystems
Most of this work is set in between the tidemarks on rocky shores and sandy beaches among the habitats and species I know best.

At the Scottish Marine Institute I am a member of the ...

Ecology Department
Dynamic Oceans Theme
Modelling group

How a new map of the UK’s blue carbon habitats could change how oceans are protected

Sep 20, 2024 04:49 am UTC| Nature

The worlds oceans are home to different habitats that capture and store carbon known as blue carbon. These include habitats that are typically found along coastlines, such as salt marshes and seagrasses, as well as vast...

Economy

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

HSBC, 연준 완화 사이클에서 주식 성과 평가

HSBC 애널리스트들은 이번 주 고객들에게 보낸 메모에서 연방준비제도(Fed)의 완화 사이클 동안 주식이 어떻게 성과를 내는지 평가하며, 9월 18일 연준의 50bp 금리 인하 이후 투자자들이 기대할 수 있는 사항에 대한 통찰을...

도이치 텔레콤 주가 하락, 자회사 T-모바일 실적 전망 하향

도이치 텔레콤(Deutsche Telekom, ETR)의 주가는 목요일 자회사인 T-모바일 US(NASDAQ)가 재정 전망을 조정한 이후 하락했다. 현지 시간으로 오전 6시 52분(1052 GMT), 도이치 텔레콤의 주가는 2.5% 하락한 25.797유로에 거래되고...

Politics

Was Melania Trump Crowned Miss Universe 2003?

Melania Trump, the former First Lady of the United States and wife of Donald Trump, has long been in the spotlight due to her background in modeling and her association with major beauty and fashion events. One persistent...

Undeniable Winner? Donald Trump Leads Kamala Harris by Narrow Margin in Latest Polls as Swing States and Undecided Voters Loom Large

As the 2024 presidential election nears, recent polls reveal a highly competitive race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to a Rasmussen Reports survey conducted from...

7 Potential Bombshell Revelations in Melania Trump’s Upcoming Memoir—What Could Be Unveiled?

As speculation grows around Melania Trumps highly anticipated memoir, political observers and the public alike are eager to see what the former First Lady might disclose about her life in the White House. Melania, known...

Donald Trump Pledges to Ban Refugee Resettlement from ‘Terror-Infested’ Areas—A 2024 Campaign Promise Raising Security Concerns

Former President Donald Trump has made a bold pledge as part of his 2024 campaign: to ban refugee resettlement from areas he refers to as terror-infested. The controversial statement is reminiscent of the hardline...

Ivanka Trump 2024: Age, Family, Net Worth, and Political Influence

As the 2024 presidential election looms, attention is turning once again to Ivanka Trump, the eldest daughter of former President Donald Trump. Having played a prominent role in her fathers administration, Ivankas...

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

스페이스X, FAA 지연 속 스타십 시험 비행 11월 목표 발표

스페이스X는 미 연방항공청(FAA)의 승인 절차 지연으로 인해 5번째 스타십 시험 비행 목표를 11월로 재설정했다. 이 항공우주 기업은 환경 평가와 규제 문제를 주요 요인으로 꼽으며, 이번 야심 찬 임무가 지연된 이유를...

Technology

Shiba Inu Fees Jump 2,024%: Shibarium Gas Costs Rise with User Surge

Shiba Inus Shibarium network saw a dramatic 2,024% increase in transaction fees, fueled by a surge in active accounts and a 70% rise in transactions. The escalating costs prompt concerns among SHIB investors about fee...

Mars or Bust: Elon Musk's SpaceX Seeks Adventurers for Dangerous Red Planet Mission

Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX plans to launch missions to Mars and is inviting volunteers prepared for a hazardous and uncomfortable journey. Comparing it to long sea voyages of the past, he aims for uncrewed tests in...

Crypto Whale Nets $200K Profit After $3.2M PEPE, FLOKI, and WLD Dump Amid Market Shift

A cryptocurrency whale cashed out $3.2 million in PEPE, FLOKI, and WLD holdings, securing a $200,000 profit. The sell-off came after the Federal Reserves rate cut, with traders reacting to increased market...

Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Teases Tron Partnership at Token2049, SHIB Army Ablaze

In a move setting the SHIB Army ablaze, Shytoshi Kusama hinted at a potential partnership with Tron DAO during his masked appearance at the Token2049 blockchain event in Singapore, fueling excitement and speculation within...

Puma Enters Web3 Gaming with UNKJD Soccer Collaboration, Aiming to Drive Blockchain Adoption

Global sports brand Puma has partnered with Web3 mobile game UNKJD Soccer to bring its licensed content into the blockchain gaming space. The collaboration is set to increase player engagement and promote mainstream...