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Dr Christian Ramp is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews, specializing in marine mammal conservation and ecology. His research focuses on cetaceans such as humpback whales, fin whales, and North Atlantic right whales, examining topics like body condition, entanglement rates, reproductive success, and habitat use. He employs innovative techniques like drone imagery, photogrammetry, and proteomic profiling to study these species. His work bridges ecology, parasitology, and conservation physiology, addressing threats such as ecosystem shifts and human impacts. Key collaborations include projects in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Eastern Canadian Waters.
Research interests span marine parasite ecology, lipid store analysis in blubber, and the application of non-invasive monitoring tools. He actively contributes to global conservation efforts by identifying biomarkers for stress and immune responses in free-ranging whales. Recent studies highlight declining reproductive trends in humpback whales linked to environmental changes.
His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, integrating field observations with laboratory analyses. While no formal student advisees are listed, his work involves extensive collaboration with international researchers and institutions. He has contributed to datasets like the phylogenomic analysis of fin whales, advancing genetic understanding of cetacean populations.
