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WAVE Project Overview

The WAVE Project aims to establish a coordinated monitoring system for cetacean populations in collaboration with expedition operators to inform decision making relating to the conservation of Arctic cetaceans and their habitats.

The project brings together a dedicated team of researchers, and conservationists to work towards the common goal of preserving Arctic cetaceans and their habitats. Our team is committed to conducting comprehensive research and analysis to contribute to new and existing conservation efforts and help ensure future of these magnificent marine mammals.

The Team

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Dr. Lauren McWhinnie

Project Lead

Lauren is the driving force behind the WAVE Project, leading the team with her extensive experience in marine mammal conservation and research.

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Sophie Cox

Head of Development

As well as her role in developing the WAVE project Sophie's expertise in surveying marine mammals is instrumental in supporting data collection.

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Emily Hague

PhD Researcher

Emilys's passion for marine mammal conservation and her dedication to the project's mission make her an invaluable member of the research team.

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Dr Kate Gormely

Research Fellow

Kate is an interdisciplinary researcher and passionate marine enthusiast, providing GIS and data analysis expertise to the WAVE project

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Heleen Middel

Research Associate

Heleen is an interdisciplinary marine mammal scientist working as a biologist on Arctic and Antarctic expedition ships. She spends summers studying killer whales in Iceland and is involved in marine mammal management in the North Atlantic

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Dr Charlotte Findlay

Research Fellow

Charlotte is a marine ecologist at Heriot-Watt University who specialises in understanding the impacts of human-made underwater noise on marine mammals to inform policy decisions and support the development of management and conservation strategies

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Alanna Frayne

MSc Researcher

Alanna is a marine mammal researcher studying the anthropogenic impacts of vessels on cetaceans. She leads field research in the Pacific Northwest and is dedicated to the conservation of the marine environment.

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Dr Matt Pine

Research Fellow

Matt is an expert in bioacoustics and underwater noise with extensive experience in passive acoustic monitoring, marine mammal acoustic detection and applied machine learning

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