Anne Dekinga

Anne Dekinga is a Senior Research Assistant at the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), affiliated with the Coastal Systems (COS) department. Her work centers on ecological and endocrinological research in zoology, focusing on shorebirds and their habitats.

• Research Interests: Ecology, Endocrinology, Zoology, and Environmental Engineering
• Collaborations: WATLAS, SIBES projects, and international flyway studies

Her research integrates fieldwork (e.g., satellite tracking of red knots and bar-tailed godwits) and ecological modeling, often addressing tidal dynamics and food availability in intertidal zones. Recent publications highlight environmental drivers of avian migration patterns and population trends in nonbreeding areas.

Students:

• Evy Gobbens (PhD candidate, WATLAS fieldwork)

Projects: She contributes to the Synoptic Intertidal Benthic Survey (SIBES) and WATLAS initiatives, which investigate shorebird behavior and ecosystem interactions in the Wadden Sea.