Angela Amlin

Angela Amlin is a Researcher in the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, specializing in marine mammal conservation and wildlife disease ecology. Her work focuses on endangered monk seal species, pathogen exposure risks, and interdisciplinary conservation approaches. She maintains active collaborations with institutions including NOAA and WWF, leveraging both biological and social science methodologies.

Academic Background:

• Master of Environmental Science, Duke University (Awarded 20 May 2008)

Research Focus: Dr. Amlin's research integrates acoustic monitoring of Mediterranean monk seals in Greece with epidemiological studies of Toxoplasma gondii exposure in Hawaiian monk seals. She pioneers the application of social science frameworks to wildlife management, emphasizing culturally contextual solutions for human-wildlife conflicts. Her fingerprint analysis reveals expertise in Oocyst biology, Monachus conservation, and infectious disease dynamics in marine ecosystems.

Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates a cohesive trajectory examining terrestrial pathogen threats to marine mammals through runoff events, vocal behavior analysis via acoustic monitoring, and social dimensions of conservation policy. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges veterinary parasitology, marine ecology, and community-based management strategies.

Scientific Recognition: Publications have received media coverage (1 news outlet), social media attention (14 Bluesky references, 1 X post), and academic engagement (48 Mendeley readers across platforms).

Professional Context: Current university affiliation builds on extensive field experience including NOAA conservation planning (2015-2022), Hawai'i wildlife management (2014-2015), and WWF program coordination (2013). Earlier roles at Duke University Wetlands Center and California State Parks established her field research foundation.