Personal profile
Biography
Education
PhD Benthic Habitat Mapping, Ulster University, 2010
PgCHEP Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, 2015
BSc Hons Marine Science, Ulster University, 2006
Teaching Interests
Chris teaches on a wide variety of modules in the environmental science and geography degree programmes at Ulster University. He also acts as the coordinator for the Diploma in Professional Practice, in which students can choose to undertake an intercalary (one year) programme of work experience with an industrial partner. He is also actively involved in educational outreach, through his involvement as a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Ambassador.
Research Interests
Chris’s interdisciplinary research interests are focused on understanding what is driving patterns of biodiversity in marine environments, and how we can use acoustic techniques to develop our ability to monitor and conserve these resources most effectively. Specific projects he is currently involved in include: mid-water and ocean floor mapping for fisheries stock assessment, species distribution and hydrodynamic modelling for benthic habitat mapping. This work is at the interface of marine ecology, acoustics, spatial analysis and numerical modelling. Chris’s research has societal relevance and impact with implications for sustainable development of marine resources, and the conservation of marine biodiversity.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Mapping benthic habitat using acoustic remote sensing; Ulster University
23 Sept 2006 → 26 Apr 2010
Award Date: 12 Dec 2010
Bachelor, Marine geoarchaeological analysis of H.H.S. Glasgow, (1896), Ras Shangani, Zanzibar. A site formation processes study
24 Sept 2002 → 24 Jun 2006
Award Date: 24 Jun 2006
External positions
Affiliate Faculty, Alaska Pacific University
1 Jul 2017 → 30 Jun 2019
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Challenges and opportunities for strengthening bottom-tow fisheries sustainability
Sethi, S., Murphy, R., Baker, M., Kroska, A., Einarsson, H., Hamel, O., Harley, S., He, P., Ianelli, J., McGonigle, C., Mossler, M., Paine, B., Restrepo, F., Roberson, L., Rose, C., Saldarriaga, M., Sciberras, M., Smeltz, S., Suuronen, P. & Tooley, M. B. & 7 others, , 28 May 2026, (Published online) In: Fish and Fisheries. p. 1-30 30 p., FAF70095.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Underwater Cultural Heritage at Risk? Global Insights into Deep-Sea Mining and Trawling Impacts
Quinn, R., McGonigle, C. & Gregory, D., 20 Jan 2026, In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY. p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accuracy of calculated speeds from vessel monitoring system data: Considerations for fisheries management
Sameoto, J. A., Brown, C. J., Keith, D. M. & McGonigle, C., 30 Dec 2025, In: North American Journal of Fisheries Management. 45, 6, p. 1190-1203 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An assessment of demersal Elasmobranch occurrence and associated habitats using an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
Jonathon, T., Howe, J., Thorburn, J., Fox, C., McGonigle, C. & Rybanksa, P., 10 Feb 2025, In: Marine Ecology. 46, 1, p. 1-10 10 p., e70000.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Autonomous Aerial Monitoring Framework for Floating Waste Detection and Geolocation
Moreno, M., Dalai, S., Bartlett, B., Santos, M., Vishwakarma, K., Trslic, P., Alvarez, J., McGonigle, C., Sacchetti, F. & Dooly, G., 25 Nov 2025, (Published online) OCEANS 2025 - Great Lakes. IEEE, p. 1-7 7 p. (OCEANS 2025 - Great Lakes).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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American Conference for Irish Studies
Murphy, W. (Participant), Taylor, N. (Participant) & Mc Gonigle, C. (Participant)
3 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Journal of Biogeography (Journal)
Mc Gonigle, C. (Reviewer)
31 Oct 2003Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Profiles
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Impacts of bottom trawling on seabed carbon storage
McGonigle, C. (PI)
Natural Environment Research Council
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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NBC PhD: The excavation and incavation of dance: using contemporary archaeological approaches to materialise memory in a 100-year-old ballroom
McHugh, C. (PI), McGonigle, C. (CoI) & Fleming, K. (CoI)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
1/10/24 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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Sustainable preservation of underwater archaeological sites: A novel approach to cultural heritage management
Quinn, R. (PI) & McGonigle, C. (CoI)
1/10/22 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
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The dohyÅ as a living artefact of human movement
McHugh, C. (PI) & McGonigle, C. (CoI)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
5/01/26 → 4/04/26
Project: Research
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Vessel winch for geoscience research applications
McGonigle, C. (PI)
Geological Survey Ireland (GSI)
1/11/23 → 31/10/24
Project: Research