Beate Zein

she/her

Postdoctoral Researcher

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA)

Discipline

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

Regional Focus

Europe, North Atlantic, Arctic

Years Active

6-10 years

Species Focus

Auks (Alcidae), Sea ducks and allies (Anatidae), Gulls and Terns (Laridae)

Tell us about your work with seabirds.

I have been working in sea bird research in a few different projects. For example: I have been modelling sea bird distribution and abundance for a research institute and a consultancy, my PhD was on geomagnetic bird navigation, and I have been involved in field work on sea birds including logger deployment, ringing etc.

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

Reach out to Researchers/ NGOs etc. and ask if you can get involved or if they have any future opportunities. And find something you enjoy doing.

Beate Zein holding a Guillemot chick after ringing on Bear Island (Svalbard).This work was carried out for the Norwegian Polar Institute.

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beate.zein@nina.no

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