Dr Katherine Whyte
Senior Ecological Statistician @bioss.bsky.social 📊
Scientist in marine mammals, seabirds, renewable energy, statistics & animal movement.🌊🦭🐧🐾
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- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteNew publication led by SMRU's @izzylangley.bsky.social on competition between grey & harbour seals in Scotland using 20+ yrs of diet data. Many thanks to all who collected samples, and collaborators from the Lighthouse Field Station and Institute of Marine Research #OA Paper: doi.org/10.1002/oik....
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte🦭 We have a new paper out! We developed an accessible framework for assessing the risk of collision between seals and operating tidal turbines. ⏭️ We found that most seal tracks moved near the turbine without collision. Read it here: doi.org/10.1002/aqc.... @seamammalresearch.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte🚨 NEW PUBLICATION! 🐳🎉 Our new review paper, now published in Mammal Review, maps the the literature focusing on threats to 19 marine mammal species, to summarise volume of research, and highlight knowledge gaps (for species, locations, threats). Read it here: doi.org/10.1111/mam....
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteGood decisions need good analysis! BioSS partnered with the Office for Environmental Protection to independently review how environmental trends are assessed. Read more on our website: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies... And the report: www.theoep.org.uk/commissioned...
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteNew @jappliedecology.bsky.social paper: SMRU researchers @mattidcarter.bsky.social & @djfrussell.bsky.social led a large collaborative team to map the distribution of grey and harbour seals at sea across the Northwest European Shelf 🦭 besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteEarlier this week, we came together in Edinburgh for our BioSS Rob Kempton Lecture & Annual General Meeting 2025. These two days were an excellent celebration of the diverse, impactful work BioSS continues to deliver for an ever-increasing range of stakeholders. Read more about it on our website:
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteWild seabirds are more likely to split up in windy weather, new Edinburgh Napier-led research with UKCEH & @bioss.bsky.social shows. This is significant as climate change is bringing windier weather conditions. UKCEH's Francis Daunt spoke to BBC Scotland (~1hr 27m) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 🧪
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteOur colleagues Esther Jones and @kateywhyte.bsky.social contributed to delivering a multi-generational workshop, bringing together young people, educators, academics, and industry leaders. 🌍 Read more about the project here: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies... Funded by @sefariscot.bsky.social.
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte📣 New publication in the journal Animal Behaviour from our Adam Butler led by @edinburghnapier.bsky.social in collaboration with @ukceh.bsky.social. 📰 Read the summary here: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies... 📕 Read the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteKind reminder that the registration deadline for the SEFARI Science for Life Lecture 2025 is today! tinyurl.com/mv3smw57 "Giving life to your science so it impacts the transformation of agriculture, environment and society" by David G Farquhar FRGS 🗓️Friday Oct 24th ⏰12:30 - 3:30pm 📍Edinburgh
- Join us at the SEFARI Science for Life Lecture 2025! Giving life to your science so it impacts the transformation of agriculture, environment and society by David G Farquhar FRGS 🗓️Friday Oct 24th ⏰12:30 - 3:30pm 📍Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue Register by 17th Oct: tinyurl.com/mv3smw57
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteCheck out this new publication from our Dave Ewing, on tracking the spread of #AvianInfluenza inside a #seabird colony. 📰 Read the summary: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies... 📕 Read the full paper: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @daveewing.bsky.social @animalecology.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteHappy World Mental Health Day! Our colleagues in Dundee & Edinburgh took photos of their group walks this week 😊 This year's theme is 'Access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies', read more: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteDelighted to host "Statistics and Decision Making in the UK" as part of the International Day of Women in Statistics & Data Science #IDWSDS2025 w. @salliebailey.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social & Manira Ahmad @publichealthscot.bsky.social 📆 14 Oct. 2025 ⏰ 12-1 www.idwsds.org/registration/
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteVery pleased to be a part of this research contribution into the ongoing impact of HPAI on seabirds; led by @sue-lewis.bsky.social alongside fellow authors from @rspbscience.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social & @seabirdcentre.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteWe've been reflecting on a brilliant week at the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social International Conference in Edinburgh. Thanks for all the excellent sessions and discussions. 👏 Read more about our week here: www.bioss.ac.uk/news-events/... #RSS2025Conf #RSS2025 #Statistics
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- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteOur PhD candidate, @philippawright.bsky.social, at #CWW2025 (Wind energy &vWildlife impacts) on the #PrePARED project:🐟Fish for thought: The nutritional quality of prey species with a developing offshore wind landscape @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Learn more about PrePARED here: owecprepared.org
- Very proud to supervise the brilliant work @philippawright.bsky.social is doing as part of her PhD. 🌟 If you're at CWW, and are interested in the nutritional quality of fish 🐟 around offshore wind farms, reach out to Philippa! @seamammalresearch.bsky.social @smruc.bsky.social @bioss.bsky.social
- Great talk by @philippawright.bsky.social at CWW - fish for thought!
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteWe're incredibly proud of our Samuel Connolly and Tess Vernon for winning 1st prize(!) for best poster at the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social International Conference! 🏆 🎉 #RSS2025Conf #RSS2025 Read the news here: rss.org.uk/news-publica...
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteThe latest paper from the DISCAR synthesis group is out at Ecology Letters! We discuss the key approaches to predicting human impacts on wildlife populations, highlighting avenues for incorporating indirect effects, such as energetic modelling. doi.org/10.1111/ele....
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- Travelling back from an excellent couple of days in Norwich at the #BESMove2025 conference! 🐾🌍🦢 Thanks to @besmovesig.bsky.social and everyone who attended for another great meeting. 👋 @bioss.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteWe're heading to the @royalstatsoc.bsky.social International Conference this week in Edinburgh! 📊 Our team are contributing to the exciting programme by leading 11 sessions, giving 11 talks, and presenting 2 posters.🎤🗣️ Hopefully see you there! #RSS2025Conf #RSS2025 #Statistics
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteVery happy to share that our paper presenting a framework for optimal movement decisions in complex landscapes has just been published in TREE @stephharris.bsky.social @jacobnabe.bsky.social tinyurl.com/d45s36y5
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteBioSS researcher Dr Ana Couto worked with a team of international scientists who tracked over 100 marine species of large vertebrates to identify the most critical locations for conservation in the global ocean. 🌍🌊 Read more here: www.bioss.ac.uk/case-studies... #conservation #marinebiology
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteOnly two weeks to get your abstracts in for #ASABWinter2025 ⏰ Come join us in Edinburgh this December! 🏰 ❄️ 🏴 More info here: asabwinter.github.io/2025/
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteDo you use geolocators to estimate foraging time, behaviour, or energetics in diving seabirds? See our new paper for insights from a study of Common Guillemots. doi.org/10.61350/sbj... @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte🎉New preprint! "TADA! Simple guidelines to improve code sharing" tinyurl.com/8rmnwjrk We present simple guidelines to help researchers of all coding levels improve the transparency and reproducibility of their analytical code, TADA! Transferable, Accessible, Documented, Annotated.
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- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteGreat to welcome @jamiehepburn.bsky.social MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business, to @hutton.ac.uk in Invergowrie yesterday! 🌍 The Minister met with our scientists to explore how BioSS applies statistics and mathematical modelling to inform policy and tackle real-world challenges.
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte📣 PrePARED WEBINAR 📣 The Predators & Prey Around Renewable Energy Developments (#PrePARED) project is hosting a webinar on the Challenges & Solutions for Offshore Wind Farm Cumulative Effects Assessments for Marine Mammals. 🗓️ Tue 15 Jul, 12-12:30 (BST) events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c2565c...
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte📆Deadline extended📆 If you're looking for an exciting #PhD opportunity in #Mathematics, #Statistics, and #AnimalHealth, you have two more weeks to apply! ✍️ Deadline: 14th July #FindaPhD #PhDChat @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @roslininstitute.bsky.social
- 🚨PhD studentship opportunity!🚨 We are looking for a PhD student to develop research in computational statistics and modelling to enhance salmon health and robustness. 🐟 📆Deadline: 30th June 2025 Find out more: www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies/ph... #PhD #FindAPhD #Statistics #Mathematics #AnimalHealth
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- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte📣Announcing the launch of SealMAP: Seal Mapping & Analysis Platform. This SMRU app allows you to explore & download the latest grey & harbour seal distribution maps for Scotland. You can also get estimates of density for your area of interest. Happy mapping! arts.st-andrews.ac.uk/shiny/smru/s... 🦭🗺️
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteOur Iain McKendrick is at the Royal Highland Show 2025 to launch a new public information film. It warns about the risks from bringing animal and plant products into Scotland. 🧀🥩✈️ 🎦Watch here: www.epicscotland.org/resources/an... @epicscotland.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteIf you're at the Royal Highland Show today, don't miss the screening of this new @epicscotland.bsky.social animation! 🧳'Think before you pack and don't bring it back' 🧳
- 'Think before you pack and don't bring it back' 🧳⛱️ Come along to our event at the Royal Highland Show with @epicscotland.bsky.social on 20th June at 1pm We will be showcasing our new animation 📽️ Talks from scientists @epicscotland.bsky.social @srucnews.bsky.social and @hutton.ac.uk
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte🌊🚤Excited to share our latest paper, showing the types of vessels overlapping and interacting with marine mammals around Scotland, highlighting how to reduce your disturbance (check out the @naturescot.bsky.social Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code)🐳🚢 Read it here: doi.org/10.1016/j.bi...
- Back to the office today after a bumper couple of days.😅 Grateful to attend the Special Committee on Seals (SCOS) Science Day @seamammalresearch.bsky.social 🌊, and then give an invited talk at the Centre for Statistics Annual Conference @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social 📊. Thanks all for having me! 😊
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteNew paper in @currentbiology.bsky.social on seabird wind use and foraging decisions! doi.org/10.1016/j.cu... We estimated wind selectivity in Manx shearwaters and explored how birds handle the trade-off between being wind efficient and targeting known foraging areas @sosbangor.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte🚨PhD studentship opportunity!🚨 We are looking for a PhD student to develop research in computational statistics and modelling to enhance salmon health and robustness. 🐟 📆Deadline: 30th June 2025 Find out more: www.bioss.ac.uk/vacancies/ph... #PhD #FindAPhD #Statistics #Mathematics #AnimalHealth
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- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteEarlier this month our colleagues Helen Kettle and Oli Ward enjoyed the Conference on Models in Population Dynamics, Ecology, and Evolution 2025 in Bilbao www.bioss.ac.uk/news-events/...
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- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteCongratulations to joint @srucnews.bsky.social / @bioss.bsky.social PhD student Claire Stainfield and senior statistician Dr. Thomas Cornulier who both delivered amazing talks at last week's 2025 Pint of Science UK festival in Aberdeen! #pint25 #scicomm #pintofscience #bioss #sruc
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteI am looking for a short video of multi (two or more) species of seabirds in a foraging interaction. The footage must be taken from above, ideally from a drone. The footage is for developing statistical techniques and would not be published. Can anyone help?
- Join #PrePAREDProject to learn more about one of the project's most recent reports, looking at the similarity of different offshore wind farm sites in the UK.🌊 #offshorewind #marinerenewables #marinebiology
- 🚨WEBINAR🚨 The #PrePAREDProject will host a webinar on 21st May from 12-12:30pm. This webinar summarises the findings from Report 006: ‘Similarity assessment of offshore wind farms within UK marine habitats’ and will host a live Q&A. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eae7d8...
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteOut now: A new predictive method: Towards biologically realistic estimates of home range and spatial exposure for colonial animals. With @jasonmatth.bsky.social, @jwejeglinski.bsky.social and others. besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteOur Dr David Ewing (@daveewing.bsky.social) was featured on BBC News Scotland yesterday, with an interview on TV and radio about mosquitoes & vector-borne disease risk in Scotland. 🦟 Read more: www.bioss.ac.uk/news-events/... Listen to David's radio interview [52:30]: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Reposted by Dr Katherine Whyte*Job Opportunity* #Seabird #Ecologist with @n-t-s.bsky.social. @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #ornithology #biosecurity #seabirdersaturday www.nts.org.uk/volunteering-jobs/job-search/highlands-islands
- Reposted by Dr Katherine WhyteI have created a Movement Ecology feed here on Bluesky! 🌍🐾 bsky.app/profile/did:... Currently, it tracks posts with the #movementecology, #animalmovement, #animalmigration, and #wildlifetracking tags from contributors. 🔹 Want to be added? Message me or reply here! #Ecology #WildlifeResearch
