Ryan Reisinger

Ryan Reisinger is an Associate Professor in Marine Biology and Ecology at the University of Southampton, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. His research focuses on marine predator ecology, particularly how oceanographic conditions influence predator behavior and distribution. He applies advanced technologies like animal biologging and remote sensing, combined with machine learning, to understand predator ecology in changing seascapes. His geographic focus is the Southern Ocean (Antarctic and Subantarctic regions).

Education: PhD (Zoology, University of Pretoria, 2015), MSc (Zoology, 2011), BSc Honours (Zoology, 2008), BSc (Zoology, 2007). Prior roles include postdoctoral positions at institutions like UC Santa Cruz, CNRS, and Nelson Mandela University, alongside field biologist roles with South African environmental agencies.

Teaching responsibilities include leading modules like Seascape Ecology and Independent Research Project, and contributing to courses in marine ecology, biology, and field skills. He supervises multiple PhD students focusing on marine conservation and predator ecology.

Research contributions span studies on leopard seals, elephant seals, killer whales, and penguins, addressing topics like predator-prey interactions, fisheries impacts, and climate change effects. Key projects include assessing krill fishery overlaps with whale foraging and developing bioregions using multispecies tracking data.