Julie Oswald

Julie Oswald is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews, affiliated with the Scottish Oceans Institute, Sea Mammal Research Unit, and Centre for Social Learning & Cognitive Evolution. Her work focuses on marine bioacoustics, animal behavior, and conservation biology, particularly in cetacean species.

• Key Research Areas: Bioacoustics, population genetics, marine conservation, and ecotype differentiation.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in dolphin whistle analysis, sonar impact studies, and standardized bioacoustic data collection. She has contributed to understanding cetacean communication patterns and their implications for conservation units.

• 2024: Common dolphin responses to sonar.
• 2023: Ecotype distinction in pantropical spotted dolphins.
• 2022: Best practices for bioacoustic research.

In 2024, she received the EarthRanger’s Conservation Technology Award for her innovative work. Her activities include organizing international workshops and public science events like Science Discovery Day and St Andrews Bioblitz.