Behavior Biology Ecology
“Fishy” changes to seal diet over time…
Fish ear bones can be used to study seal diet... and looking at seal diet changes over time can, in…
Author: Claire Lacey
I am a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. My research interests cover many aspects of the ecology of marine mammals, in particular the factors that drive distribution and abundance of whales and dolphins, as well as the impacts of human activities on these animals. I've spent a lot of time in the field, conducting surveys (very lucky). When back at my desk, I use ecological modelling techniques to investigate relationships between animals and their environment.
Behavior Coastal Management Conservation
Do vessel operators get the seal of approval?
Watching the watchers: New study examines the behavior of vessel operators around an Australian fur seal colony
Coastal Management Conservation
The North Atlantic right whale, and the effects of multiple stressors
In this new study, researchers investigate new methods to look at how species cope with multiple stressors all at once...
Conservation Ecology
Common dolphins – maybe not aging well…
A new study estimating age of dolphins in the Bay of Biscay shows their lifespans may be getting shorter -…
Behavior Coastal Management Conservation
Porpoise Echo Chamber: When Fake Clicks Change Real Behavior
Technology can be a massive help in conservation, but sometimes have some unexpected consequences...
Biology Physiology
Built for bubble netting: how humpback whale body shape helps them hunt
Ever wondered what the reason why humpback whales may have such very long fins? This new study may have the…
Ecology Natural History
Seal Song in the Southern Ocean
Finding a mate in the open ocean can be difficult - are male leopard seals singing to get round this…
Conservation
A Story of Fishers and Dolphins in Southern Brazil
The incredible tale of humans and wild dolphins working together
