Sara Labrousse

Sara Labrousse is a Research Fellow in Marine Biology at Sorbonne University's Faculty of Science & Engineering, affiliated with the LOCEAN laboratory (Laboratory of Oceanography and Climate). Her career bridges elite sports and academia: a former Olympic synchronized swimmer, she transitioned to scientific research post-2012 London Olympics. She holds a PhD in Marine Biology from Sorbonne University and completed a postdoc in the USA.

• Education: Scientific Baccalaureate (Hons), Life Sciences Degree, Master's in Oceanography & Marine Environment (Sorbonne University)
• Research Focus: Feeding ecology of Antarctic seals, krill populations, and climate change impacts on Southern Ocean ecosystems
• Key Achievements: CNRS Research Fellowship (2021), Antarctic fieldwork expertise, international collaborations (Australia/USA)

Her work examines how climate-driven ice pack changes affect predator populations like emperor penguins and seals. She regularly conducts fieldwork in Antarctica and advocates for sustainable scientific exploration in pristine environments.