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Marine Vertebrate Ecology Lab

About us

The Marine Vertebrate Ecology Lab (MAVE Lab) was established at the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences, University of Wollongong, in 2023.
Our group studies the ecology of marine megafauna such as whales, dolphins, and seals in Australian waters and beyond. We work towards a better understanding of the ecology of these iconic species to improve their conservation in regard to anthropogenic threats such as fisheries interactions and climate change.

To learn more about what we do, please see our research and publications and our news & blog.

Pirotta V et al. (2024) Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni) occurrence and foraging behaviour along the east coast of Australia. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research

Heddle LE, Peters KJ, Hermann M, Parra GJ (2024). Nesting habitat characteristics of flatpack (Natator depressus), green (Chelonia mydas) and loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) in eastern Queensland, Australia. ESR 54:353-363

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