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Annette Fayet

she/her

Researcher

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA)

Discipline

Behaviour, Conservation, Population Dynamics, Reproductive Biology & Life History, Migration & Movement Ecology

Regional Focus

Røst in Norway; Skomer Island in Wales; Seychelles; Japan; North Atlantic; North Pacific; Western Indian Ocean

Years Active

11-15 years

Species Focus

Auks (Alcidae), Gulls and Terns (Laridae), Tropicbirds (Phaethontidae), Cormorants (Phalacrocoracidae), Petrels and Shearwaters (Procellariidae), Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae & Oceanitidae)

Tell us about your work with seabirds.

My research focuses on seabird spatial ecology, on topics dealing with behavioural ecology, life-history and population dynamics. I address a range of questions from understanding the drivers of migration and the consequences of migratory strategies on individual fitness and population dynamics, to investigating foraging niche differentiation in sympatric species, or the mechanisms of carry-over effects in migratory species. To address these questions, I use a combination of tracking loggers, video cameras, field experiments, and machine-learning analytical techniques. I work with mutliple seabird species across the North Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. At NINA, I co-lead SEAPOP fieldwork on the Røst archipelago (Northern Norway).

What advice would you offer to individuals aspiring to pursue a career as seabird scientists?

Starting a career in seabird science can be daunting. Don't hesitate to reach out to current scientists for advice and opportunities (early-career as well as senior), and to groups such at The Seabird Group or Pacific Seabird Group for support, networking and information. There are many wonderful people in the seabird community and many will be happy to help you!

Annette Fayet

Annette Fayet holding an Atlantic puffin during fieldwork in Iceland. The bird was caught under appropriate license.

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