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Lesley Thorne is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean of Research at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. Her research program focuses on understanding how environmental and anthropogenic changes influence marine ecosystems, particularly through the lens of marine mammals and seabirds. She employs advanced technologies like drones, accelerometers, and 3D models to study habitat use, foraging ecology, and energetics, with a strong emphasis on conservation applications.
- Education: Ph.D. from Duke University (2010)
Her research spans topics such as climate change effects on predator-prey dynamics, marine heatwaves, urbanization impact on coastal birds, and bycatch mitigation strategies. She collaborates extensively, utilizing biologging, spatial analysis, and ecological forecasting to address conservation challenges. Her work often informs policy and management practices.
The Thorne Lab at Stony Brook University integrates boat-based measurements, global reanalyses, and computational tools to explore ecological questions in marine environments. Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to studying marine species under environmental stressors.
Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed here, her collaborations with graduate students and researchers reflect her role as a mentor in marine science. She contributes to dynamic management frameworks for marine mammals and seabirds.
Labs & Teams: Lesley leads the Thorne Lab, which operates within Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. The lab specializes in cutting-edge methods for assessing ecological changes and their conservation implications.
