Research Interests

I study the behavior and ecology of marine animals, with a special focus on sea turtles in the North Atlantic.  I use satellite and acoustic telemetry, videography, oceanographic sampling and stable isotope analysis to investigate animal movement, behavior, habitat, feeding and physiology. I also collaborate on studies of sea turtle health and population structure. Current studies include:

• Projecting the effects of climate change on leatherback turtle habitat within the US Northeast Shelf
• Habitat sampling and subsurface observations of leatherback turtles with an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) 'TurtleCam'
• Behavior, habitat use, and post-release survival of Kemp's ridley and green sea turtles in the NW Atlantic
• Comparative analysis of leatherback turtle and ocean sunfish foraging ecology in the NW Atlantic using stable isotope analysis
• Investigation of preparation methods on gelatinous zooplankton stable isotope values