Dr Tiffany Monfort

Postdoctoral Researcher

Dr. Tiffany Monfort is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Atlantic Technological University, Galway City. Dr. Monfort is a marine ecologist and a scientific diver. Her research topics involve the 3D structure of the seabed and its use by different assemblages (including fish population, macrophytes and sea urchins). She has an expertise in 3D modelling using photogrammetry methods. Her role in the BRICONS Project is to lead the coordination of field surveys in two bays in the Connemara region, Co. Galway in parallel with and supporting current oyster restoration project, Oisre Conamara, carrying out environmental monitoring and habitat characterisation surveys including extent, condition and biodiversity of native oyster beds using SCUBA diving, acoustic and imaging remote sensing techniques

Projects

P2151233
Oisre aims to chart the extent and biodiversity of remnant native oyster beds in Kilkieran and Bertraghboy Bay, in Connemara, Galway coupled with restoration and rejuvenation trials. These beds will be used as reference habitats for ecological restoration in Ireland and elsewhere and protected as sanctuary areas. In turn that would allow the sustainable management of these important biogenic habitats.