2026 Ian L. Boyd: Ecology and Evolution Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Ecology and Evolution	84	686	649	102	96	213	17723

Ian L. Boyd publication distribution in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Ecology and Evolution in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ian L. Boyd sits on this spectrum.

37 publications 531+

This scientist: 213 publications — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 531 publications or more.

Ian L. Boyd D-index placement in Ecology and Evolution in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Ecology and Evolution scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ian L. Boyd sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index 121+

This scientist: 84 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 121 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

2002 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Overview

Ian L. Boyd is affiliated with the University of St Andrews in the United Kingdom and specializes in Environmental Science. Their research spans several subfields including Ecology, Global and Planetary Change, Oceanography, Earth-Surface Processes, and Developmental Biology.

The scientist's work focuses on a variety of topics related to marine and coastal environments. Notable areas of study include:

Marine animal studies overview
Marine and fisheries research
Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
Marine and coastal plant biology
Coastal and Marine Dynamics
Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior

Recent publications by Ian L. Boyd demonstrate active engagement with ecological and marine science topics. Selected papers include:

"Evaluating the effectiveness of a large multi-use MPA in protecting Key Biodiversity Areas for marine predators," 2020, published in Diversity and Distributions
"Estuarine Infauna Within Incidentally Retained Sediment in Artificial Rockpools," 2022, published in Frontiers in Marine Science
"Mitigation of harm during a novel behavioural response study involving active sonar and wild cetaceans," 2023, published in The journal of cetacean research and management. Special issue
"After Corona - rebuilding habitats for humans," 2020, published in Cities & Health
"Stocking African catfish in Lake Victoria provides effective biocontrol of snail vectors of Schistosoma mansoni," 2025, published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases

The scientist collaborates with several frequent co-authors, including Jonathan Handley, Elizabeth J. Pearmain, Steffen Oppel, Ana P. B. Carneiro, and Carolina Hazin. These partnerships indicate a multidisciplinary approach across marine and ecological research.

Publication outlets commonly featuring their work include:

Diversity and Distributions
Frontiers in Marine Science
The journal of cetacean research and management. Special issue
PLoS neglected tropical diseases
Cities & Health

Recognition for Ian L. Boyd's contributions to their field includes being awarded the title of Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2002.

Best Publications

Global Seabird Response to Forage Fish Depletion-One-Third for the Birds

Philippe M. Cury;Ian L. Boyd;Sylvain Bonhommeau;Tycho Anker-Nilssen

839
Citations
The Consequence of Tree Pests and Diseases for Ecosystem Services

I. L. Boyd;P. H. Freer-Smith;C. A. Gilligan;H. C. J. Godfray

598
Citations
Measuring metabolic rate in the field: the pros and cons of the doubly labelled water and heart rate methods

P. J. Butler;J. A. Green;I. L. Boyd;J. R. Speakman

553
Citations
The global contribution of forage fish to marine fisheries and ecosystems

Ellen K Pikitch;Konstantine J Rountos;Timothy E Essington;Christine Santora

525
Citations
Beaked Whales Respond to Simulated and Actual Navy Sonar

Peter L. Tyack;Walter M. X. Zimmer;David Moretti;Brandon L. Southall

453
Citations
Capital breeding and income breeding: their meaning, measurement, and worth

Philip A. Stephens;Ian L. Boyd;John M. McNamara;Alasdair I. Houston

421
Citations
Little Fish, Big Impact: Managing a Crucial Link in Ocean Food Webs

Ellen Pikitch;Patricia Dee Boersma;Ian Boyd;David Conover

356
Citations
Foraging behaviour of Antarctic fur seals during periods of contrasting prey abundance

IL Boyd;John Py Arnould;T Barton;JP Croxall

342
Citations
Reproductive performance of female Antarctic fur seals: the influence of age, breeding experience, environmental variation and individual quality

N. J. Lunn;I. L. Boyd;J. P. Croxall

252
Citations
Capital or income breeding? A theoretical model of female reproductive strategies

Alasdair I. Houston;Philip A. Stephens;Ian L. Boyd;Karin C. Harding

229
Citations
Monitoring a marine ecosystem using responses of upper trophic level predators

I. L. Boyd;A. W. A. Murray

224
Citations
Environmental and physiological factors controlling the reproductive cycles of pinnipeds

I. L. Boyd

221
Citations
Pup production and distribution of breeding Antarctic fur seals ( Arctocephalus gazella ) at South Georgia

I. L. Boyd

220
Citations
TEMPORAL SCALES OF FORAGING IN A MARINE PREDATOR

I. L. Boyd

213
Citations
Top predators in marine ecosystems: their role in monitoring and management

I. L. Boyd;S. Wanless;C. J. Camphuysen

210
Citations
Dispersal of male and female Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella)

I.L. Boyd;D.J. McCafferty;K. Reid;R. Taylor

207
Citations
State-dependent fertility in pinnipeds: contrasting capital and income breeders

I. L. Boyd

193
Citations
Population Demography of Antarctic Fur Seals: The Costs of Reproduction and Implications for Life-Histories

I.L. Boyd;J.P. Croxall;N.J. Lunn;K. Reid

192
Citations
Foraging and provisioning in Antarctic fur seals interannual variability in time-energy budgets

I. L. Boyd

192
Citations
Dive durations in pinnipeds and seabirds

I. L. Boyd;J. P. Croxall

191
Citations
Reproduction in marine mammals

Ian L. Boyd;Christina Lockyer;Helene D. Marsh

185
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Patrick J. Butler University of Birmingham

John P. Y. Arnould Deakin University

Jonathan A. Green University of Liverpool

John P. Croxall BirdLife international, UK

Keith Reid Natural Environment Research Council

Peter L. Tyack University of St Andrews

Iain J. Staniland British Antarctic Survey

Tony R. Walker Dalhousie University

Michael A. Fedak University of St Andrews

John Harwood University of St Andrews

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