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Professor Karin Hårding is a marine ecologist at the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, where she leads the Seal Population Dynamics Research Group. Her work focuses on population biology of marine mammals, particularly seal species in the Baltic Sea and Skagerrak regions.
Her research examines how environmental factors including climate change, disease outbreaks, hunting pressure, and pollution affect population dynamics. Key methodologies include mathematical modeling, drone-based monitoring, and long-term ecological data analysis. Current projects investigate PCB contamination effects, ecosystem changes, and innovative population assessment techniques.
Professor Hårding's publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals including Journal of Animal Ecology, Marine Mammal Science, and Environment International. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across European institutions.
Notable research contributions include:
- Development of toxicokinetic models for pollutant impacts on seal populations
- Drone-based monitoring systems for pinniped body size assessment
- Long-term analysis of 120+ years of Baltic grey seal data
- Genomic studies of harbor seal population structure
Her research directly informs marine conservation policy through population viability assessments and identification of extinction risks from multiple stressors. The Seal Population Dynamics group maintains active field projects in the Baltic region with international collaborations.
