Behavioural and evolutionary ecology
We study how different behavioural strategies contribute to the survival and reproductive success of individuals. Behaviour is often the first response of organisms to changes in their environment and thus affects population stability and persistence, with important ramifications for generating and maintaining biodiversity.
Sexual selection and mating system ecology of shallow water fish
Fish species with complex breeding behaviour (nest building, parental care, etc) provide excellent opportunities for studying and understanding ecological factors…
Adaptations to challenging environments in common eiders
The common eider (Somateria mollissima) is a flagship species of the Baltic Sea, and an important link between the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem…
Marine phytoplankton – diversity and adaptation
Phytoplankton are photosynthetic, single-celled microorganisms living the ocean. They produce about half of all oxygen on Earth and play a central role as…