Catriona Harris

Catriona Harris is a Research Fellow in the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the School of Biology at the University of St Andrews, serving as Director of the Centre for Research into Ecological & Environmental Modelling (CREEM). Her work focuses on understanding the impact of anthropogenic noise on marine mammals, spatial ecology, and invasive species management. She leads projects on behavioral responses of whales to sonar, cumulative risk assessment, and developing statistical tools for ecological modelling.

Her research integrates field studies, acoustic analyses, and computational models to address conservation challenges. Notable initiatives include the Behavioral Response Research Evaluation Workshop and contributions to the PCAD Tools II framework for assessing disturbance effects on marine populations.

Key collaborations span international institutions, with funding from BBSRC and NERC. Her work has been published in journals like Journal of Applied Ecology and Ecosphere, and she contributes to public outreach through educational workshops and exhibitions.

Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts.

Labs and Teams: CREEM, Sea Mammal Research Unit, Centre for Energy Ethics.