Lipid metabolism, fatty acid signatures, animal movemnet, aquatic ecosystem structure, ocean governance
IVERSON, Sara - Department of Biology, Dalhousie University
Sara Iverson’s interdisciplinary and ground-breaking research has advanced the understanding of marine animal physiological ecology; roles of fat in mammalian reproduction, survival and life history strategies; and marine animal movement and foraging ecology. She leads the global Ocean Tracking Network, the world’s foremost aquatic animal tracking network and now a Canadian National Research Facility, which is revolutionizing the way aquatic life is viewed, understood and governed under increasing environmental change.