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Kerstin Bilgmann is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University. Her research focuses on marine mammals, particularly dolphins and whales, with an emphasis on population genetics, genomics, and conservation biology. She investigates ecological and evolutionary processes influencing marine species, including responses to anthropogenic threats such as fisheries and climate change.
- Affiliation: School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
- Key Research Areas: Marine mammal genomics, population structure, anthropogenic impacts, and conservation strategies.
Her work combines field studies with genomic analyses to understand species adaptation and connectivity. Recent projects include studying bottlenose dolphin ecotypes, pygmy blue whale movements, and threats to Australian sea lions. Collaborations span institutions in Australia and globally, addressing marine biodiversity challenges. She contributes to conservation policy through data-driven insights on species vulnerability and management strategies.
Notable projects include assessing fishery impacts on common dolphins and improving understanding of threats to Australian sea lion populations. Her research has advanced knowledge on genetic diversity, migration patterns, and social behavior of marine megafauna.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to marine conservation, with contributions to journals like Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Genome Biology and Evolution, and Global Ecology and Conservation.
