Karolin Thomisch

Dr. Karolin Thomisch is a Researcher in Physical Oceanography at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), focusing on acoustic ecology of marine mammals, bioacoustics, and passive acoustic monitoring. She is based in Bremerhaven, Germany. Her work integrates field expeditions, acoustic data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaborations to study marine mammal behavior and oceanographic processes.

Key projects include the MOSAiC Arctic expedition and acoustic monitoring in polar regions. She has contributed to understanding whale species distribution, vocal behavior, and environmental impacts. Thomisch has authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing methodological advancements in acoustic data collection and analysis.

Her research addresses critical questions about marine mammal habitats, climate change effects, and long-term ecological monitoring in the Arctic and Antarctic. She collaborates internationally on initiatives like the OPUS portal for underwater soundscapes and participates in expeditions using advanced oceanographic technologies.