Kim Vane

Dr. Kim Vane is a Researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) within the NWG SiDe-EFFECT group. Her work focuses on fish migration, food web dynamics, and compound-specific isotope analysis of amino acids, particularly using fish otoliths to reconstruct ecological histories. She contributes to understanding Arctic and marine ecosystems through interdisciplinary approaches.

Research interests include the application of stable isotopes to trace basal resource use, Arctic food web structures, and the impacts of climate change on marine biodiversity. Her studies span Arctic pelagic and benthic habitats, deep-sea communities, and invasive species management in tropical regions.

Key projects include analyses of the central Arctic deep scattering layer, investigations into Arctic algal grazing dynamics (e.g., Melosira arctica), and methodological advancements in amino acid isotope applications. Vane has also evaluated lionfish control strategies in the Caribbean and studied fish migration patterns using otolith records.

Her work is published in peer-reviewed journals, with recent contributions focusing on Arctic ecosystems, isotopic methodologies, and invasive species management. Current affiliations include the SiDe-EFFECT team at AWI, where she engages in collaborative research and data-driven ecological studies.