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Toby Carter is an Associate Professor and Course Leader for Ecology and Conservation in the School of Life Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. He teaches across modules in Zoology, Ecology, and Animal Behaviour, and leads the 'Do Numbers Lie?' data storytelling module. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a University Teaching Fellow.
Education:
- BSc in Zoology, University of Aberdeen
- PhD in Zoology, University of Aberdeen
His research centers on fish welfare, human-animal interactions in fisheries, and the use of data and technology in teaching. He is a member of the Applied Ecology Research Group and the Behavioural Ecology Research Group. His supervision spans topics such as honey bee impacts on pollinators and student engagement through team-based learning.
His recent publications focus on behavioral indicators in marine mammals and farmed fish, highlighting expertise in cognitive behavior, animal welfare assessment, and comparative psychology. The research bridges aquaculture, conservation, and educational innovation.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- University Teaching Fellow, Anglia Ruskin University (2011)
- Fellow, Higher Education Academy
- Fellow, Linnean Society
Toby has supervised numerous postgraduate research projects, including studies on penguin foraging, invasive crayfish, fin damage in salmon, and community ecology of hemiptera. He has contributed to grants and initiatives related to ecological monitoring and educational enhancement. His editorial role with Nature in Cambridgeshire and leadership in the Cambridge Natural History Society reflect strong community and professional engagement.
He is actively involved in research groups and continues to contribute to both academic and public understanding of ecological and behavioral sciences.
