K. J. Davis

An unmanned aerial vehicle pipeline to estimate body volume at scale for ecological monitoring

This paper introduces a UAV-based pipeline to estimate body volume of marine mammals at scale, validated on grey seals with high accuracy and applicability to other species.

A meta-analysis of operational interactions between pinnipeds and fisheries

This study quantifies the impact of pinniped-fishery interactions, finding that small-scale fisheries experience higher rates of lost catch and interactions than large-scale fisheries.

Human disturbances erode the diversity of species resilience strategies

The paper assesses how human pressure affects species resilience strategies in wild plants and animals, finding fewer successful strategies in human-influenced habitats.

Managed culls mean extinction for a marine mammal population when combined with extreme climate impacts

This paper models the impact of culls and extreme climate events on South American sea lion populations, finding that both factors together lead to population decline below viable levels.

Disconnects in global discourses - the unintended consequences of marine mammal protection on small-scale fishers

This study examines the conflict between marine mammal conservation and small-scale fisheries in Peru and Chile, finding that fishers perceive increased pinniped interactions and call for culls rather than compensation.

Ethanolamine regulates CqsR quorum-sensing signaling in Vibrio cholerae

This study identifies ethanolamine as a signal that modulates CqsR quorum-sensing in Vibrio cholerae, revealing its role in integrating environmental cues with QS responses.