Karen Reid

Prof Karen Reid is an Honorary Professor of Health Service Leadership and Education at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on marine biology and ecology, particularly Antarctic marine mammals such as leopard seals and fur seals. Key interests include animal behavior, population dynamics, and ecological adaptations in extreme environments.

Her publications analyze seasonal patterns in leopard seal diets, reproductive costs in Antarctic fur seal populations, and dive cycle behaviors of these species. These studies contribute to understanding predator-prey relationships, conservation strategies, and physiological adaptations in polar ecosystems.

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