Marion Goascoz
she/her
Research Assistant
French Natural History Museum
Discipline
Conservation, Migration & Movement Ecology
Regional Focus
France
Years Active
0-2 years
Species Focus
Gulls and Terns (Laridae)
Tell us about your work with seabirds.
As a Research Assistant, I conduct telemetry analysis of biologging data of Common terns, Sandwich terns and Roseate terns breeding on the Atlantic shore of France. The research focuses on intercolony movement ecology differences, identification of home range and foraging areas. We will also study the potential impact of offshore windfarms on these populations as these structures are becoming more and more present on the coast and near studied colonies. On the side I am looking and applying for PhD in seabird ecology and conservation !
What advice would you offer to individuals aspiring to pursue a career as seabird scientists?
I myself is just entering the seabird scientific community but I would advise to contact as much seabirdologist as you can to gain more experience in research. Getting involved in seabird fieldwork is also a great asset. I also try to watch seabirds every chance I got to improve my ID skills and remember why I am pursuing this amazing career.

Marion Goascoz holding a Storm Petrel chick on Bannec Island in Brittany.
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