Melina Barrionuevo
she/her
Researcher
CONICET
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Discipline
Regional Focus
Patagonia argentina
Years Active
11-15 years
Species Focus
Penguins (Spheniscidae)
Tell us about your work with seabirds.
For several years, I have been studying breeding strategies of penguins. Currently, I am studying their distribution, habitat preferences and behavior at sea during their migration period. The main objective of my work is to contribute to the preservation of these species and their habitat, the ocean, particularly in the face of anthropogenic threats and climate change.
What advice would you offer to individuals aspiring to pursue a career as seabird scientists?
Marine birds open doors to an unexplored world, the ocean, offering endless opportunities for discovery. Embrace every career possibility fearlessly, and above all, enjoy the journey!
Melina at Isla Pingüino, a penguin colony located in Santa Cruz, Argentina, kneeling with a mate-drink in her hands surrounded by Southern Rockhoppers Penguins.
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