Conor Ryan

Dr. Conor Ryan serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), affiliated with the University of the Highlands and Islands. His research focuses on cetacean ecology and conservation through non-invasive methodologies.

His primary research interests include cetacean migration patterns, historical distribution analysis using whaling records, and marine mammal ethics. He employs advanced techniques such as stable isotope analysis and persistent organochlorine pollutant studies to investigate baleen whale ecology. His work integrates acoustic and visual survey methods to generate critical baseline data for marine conservation efforts.

Ryan maintains active professional engagement through marine science platforms, with his research portfolio accessible via his photography portfolio (conorryan.photography) and social media channels (@whale_nerd on Twitter and Instagram). His current work emphasizes ethical frameworks in marine mammal research while advancing non-invasive monitoring techniques.