Peter Tyack

Prof Peter Tyack is a Research-Focused Professor at the School of Biology, University of St Andrews, with affiliations to the Scottish Oceans Institute and Centre for Social Learning & Cognitive Evolution. His work spans marine mammal bioacoustics, behavioral ecology, and conservation biology.

• UN Sustainable Development Goals: 14 (Life Below Water), 13 (Climate Action)
• Collaborations: USA, Norway, UK institutions

Research focuses on vocal learning evolution in mammals, cetacean communication systems, and anthropogenic noise impacts on marine wildlife. His lab develops novel methods for continuous behavioral sampling in field conditions.

Recent publications examine porpoise echolocation masking by vessel noise, neural connectivity differences in whales, and marine mammal welfare monitoring. Over 258 publications reflect his extensive work in marine bioacoustics and conservation physiology.

• Scientific Awards
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2016)

Supervises PhD students including Gabrielle Arrieta and Dinah Hartmann. Active in marine policy advisory roles and has participated in 80+ professional activities including invited talks and workshops.