WOMEN IN SEABIRD SCIENCE
Akiko KATO
she/her
Research Engineer
French National Centre for Scientific Research
Discipline
Behaviour, Conservation, Physiology, Project Management, Reproductive Biology & Life History, Migration & Movement Ecology
Regional Focus
Antarctica; Australia
Years Active
More than 20 years
Species Focus
Auks (Alcidae), Diving Petrels (Pelecanoididae), Cormorants (Phalacrocoracidae), Petrels and Shearwaters (Procellariidae), Penguins (Spheniscidae), Gannets and Boobies (Sulidae)
Tell us about your work with seabirds.
Akiko studies the ecology, behaviour and physiology of seabirds, mainly penguins, focusing on their adaptation to the changing marine environment and their role in the marine ecosystem using bio-logging. She is managing the long-term monitoring programs on Adelie and little penguins.
What advice would you offer to individuals aspiring to pursue a career as seabird scientists?
Be healthy and curious. Make a good connection with people. Don't miss any chance.
