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Current Projects

Individual Identity in Beluga Whale Calls

Beluga whales have been studied for decades yet much is still unknown about their vocal repertoire and communication. I am currently working with the Georgia Aquarium and SFASU Bruck Lab to conduct underwater acoustic playback studies with belugas to determine if their calls hold individual identity.

Beluga Whale Repertoire Review

Within marine mammal literature, there is often discrepancies between researchers on the proper name for a specific behavior, vocalization, morphological trait, etc. This holds true for beluga whale literature as well, many researchers find the same call types but label them differently. I am currently working on a comprehensive review of the literature to gain cohesion in the field.

Previous Projects

Previous research projects I've contributed to during my time as an undergraduate research assistant at Eckerd College

Rough Toothed Dolphin Ethogram

Horseshoe Crab Cognition and Memory: Maze Trials

Spotted Hyena Behavioral Syndromes and Ethogram

Dolphin-Visitor Interactions and Enrichment in Professional Care Environments

Florida Aquarium Sea Otter Enrichment

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