Dr Catharine Horswill

Catharine Horswill is a marine predator population ecologist driven by a passion for understanding how environmental change and human activity shape life in our oceans.

Her work combines advanced quantitative methods with applied conservation science to inform decisions that protect marine biodiversity. Catharine focuses on bioindicator species - sentinels that offer powerful insights into ocean health. 

Within this context, her research addresses two main themes:

1. Unravelling the processes driving population change.
   She uses advanced statistical approaches to understand how marine bioindicator species respond to environmental change across space and time. Her research integrates demographic, movement, diet, and experimental data to uncover the mechanisms influencing population dynamics.

    

2. Develop solutions to assess climate and human impacts
   She creates innovative tools and methods to evaluate species and populations, particularly in data-limited contexts. This work has directly informed conservation practice, from managing krill fisheries in the Southern Ocean to shaping impact assessments for offshore renewable energy projects in the UK.

Ultimately, Catharine aims to generate robust evidence that supports sustainable ocean stewardship and helps safeguard wildlife for future generations.

Contact Cat to discuss PhD and postdoc positions, or Master's research projects