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Dr. Nikki Zanardo is a researcher at Flinders University specializing in marine biology, with a focus on dolphin ecology, genetics, and conservation. Her work investigates the social and genetic structure of coastal dolphin populations in Southern Australia, including the endemic Burrunan dolphin (Tursiops australis).
- PhD in Marine Biology (Flinders University)
- Research areas: population genetics, habitat use, conservation biology, and marine disease ecology
- Current project: ecology and social structure of Burrunan dolphins in Adelaide’s urban coastal environment
Her research combines fieldwork (boat-based surveys, photo-identification, biopsy sampling) with genomic analyses to inform conservation strategies. She has published extensively on dolphin population dynamics, including studies on genomic divergence, seascape genomics, and immune response to viruses.
Key trends in her publications include:
- Use of genetic tools to understand population connectivity
- Investigation of ecological drivers in marine mammals
- Focus on conservation challenges in urban and fisheries-impacted habitats
- Analysis of disease susceptibility and resistance mechanisms
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