Gauthier SCHAAL

Gauthier SCHAAL is a Lecturer and researcher at the University of Western Brittany since 2012, affiliated with the LEMAR Laboratory. His research focuses on trophic ecology, stable isotopes, and fatty acids to study ecosystem functioning. He has supervised multiple theses exploring marine ecosystems in locations like Gabon, Mayotte, Mexico, and the Antarctic. His work integrates biomarker analyses to understand trophic interactions and ecological niche dynamics.

Education:

• PhD at Roscoff Biological Station (Sorbonne Universities)
• Post-doctorate at Rhodes University, South Africa

Research Interests:

• Trophic biomarkers (stable isotopes, fatty acids)
• Shark ecology and conservation
• Mangrove ecosystem dynamics
• Benthic invertebrate taxonomy

Advising and Grants:

• Co-supervised 10+ theses on topics ranging from shark migration to mangrove pollution
• Involved in projects like ADJUST Shark DNA, IROCWA, and OMEGA

Labs & Teams: Active researcher at the LEMAR Laboratory, collaborating with teams in France, Gabon, Mexico, and Belgium.