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Dr. Lily Bentley is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of the Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Queensland, with affiliation to the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science. As a movement ecologist, her research focuses on understanding how highly mobile marine predators travel, what their journeys reveal about evolutionary histories, and how to translate ecological findings into effective conservation policies.
Dr. Bentley earned her BSc (Hons) from the University of Queensland studying thermal physiology and behavior of wild saltwater crocodiles, followed by PhD research at the University of Cambridge investigating foraging ecology of albatrosses and petrels across the Southern Ocean. Her academic journey reflects a consistent focus on predator movement ecology across diverse ecosystems.
Her research program centers on marine migratory connectivity, employing animal tracking data and network models to understand movement patterns of marine megavertebrates. Dr. Bentley's work spans multiple disciplines including marine ecology, conservation biology, and animal behavior, with strong connections to climate policy applications. She has published extensively on albatross and petrel foraging ecology, thermal physiology of reptiles, and the conservation implications of migratory behavior.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals an interdisciplinary trajectory combining field data with sophisticated modeling approaches to address conservation challenges. Her work increasingly bridges fundamental ecological research with practical policy applications, particularly in marine protected area design and climate adaptation strategies. The publications demonstrate expertise in both seabird ecology and reptile physiology, showing versatility across taxonomic groups while maintaining focus on movement patterns.
- Media Engagement: Dr. Bentley actively communicates science through The Conversation and Australian Geographic
- Collaborations: Works with leading researchers including Daniel Dunn, Richard Phillips, and Craig Franklin
- Supervision: Available for PhD supervision with current associate advisory roles
Dr. Bentley's research has direct applications for marine conservation policy, particularly in identifying critical habitats and migration corridors for protected area networks. Her work on migratory connectivity provides essential data for international conservation efforts addressing transboundary species management.
