Bettina Meyer

Prof. Dr. Bettina Meyer is a Professor at the University of Oldenburg and heads the Ecophysiology of pelagic key species working group at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI). Her research focuses on Antarctic krill and other polar pelagic species, investigating their adaptation to climate change, biological clocks, and ecological interactions. She explores how environmental changes impact krill physiology, population dynamics, and ecosystem roles, with emphasis on circadian rhythms and climate-driven mismatches. Meyer advises international bodies like the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) on krill fisheries and conservation. Her work bridges fundamental biology with applied conservation, using field studies, molecular tools, and modeling to predict future ecosystem shifts. Key contributions include understanding krill lifecycle adaptations and their implications for Southern Ocean food webs.