Geert Aarts

Geert Aarts is a Researcher at Wageningen University, specializing in marine mammal ecology, ecosystem dynamics, and human-environment interactions. His work focuses on harbor seals, demersal fish communities, and sustainable resource management in the North Sea and Arctic regions.

• Key Projects: Project leader for seal rehabilitation analytics, co-promotor for PhD studies on sandeels, arctic seal adaptation, and cetacean tourism mitigation.
• Research Themes: Population dynamics, trawling impacts, AI-driven ecological modeling, and ecosystem service assessments for marine environments.
• Collaborations: Active partnerships with Florida International University, Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ), and intergovernmental bodies on cetacean management.