Anne Grundlehner Australian Marine Sciences Association 2026 Conference

Anne Grundlehner

Biologist with a background in marine ecology and environmental sciences and a strong quantitative backbone. My research usually focuses on marine wildlife (birds, mammals), and is often related to population dynamics and/or spatial ecology. This ranges from topics like habitat use behaviour, to the impacts of anthropogenic pressures on wildlife populations. In 2022 I obtained my MSc Biology from Wageningen University (Netherlands). Thereafter, I worked as a quantitative ecologist for Wageningen Marine Research for a few years, where my work focused on seabirds' habitat use and response to offshore wind parks, habitat use of grey and harbour seals, and cumulative impact assessments. I have also been engaged with multiple projects applying digital imagery to monitor marine megafauna. I enjoy research with a strong theoretical and/or quantitative component. Since 2024 I have been studying the recovery and distribution patterns of southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) in Australian waters, as a PhD project at the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (University of Tasmania). The latter project builds on the legacy of J.L. Bannister, is part of NESP, and is in collaboration with marine mammal researchers from the Australian Antarctic Division.