My research interests focus on the general ecology of cetaceans (whales and dolphins), including their natural history, trophic ecology, anatomy, population genetics, strandings and health. For this I use a diverse array of research methods and also collaborate widely with colleagues in related research areas to gain a more holistic picture of variations in the populations found in our local Eastern Cape waters in South Africa.

Experience

  • 2021–present
    Associate professor, Department of Pathology Stellenbosch University
  • 2020–present
    Fellow, Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg, Germany

Education

  • 2005 
    Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, PhD Zoology
  • 1994 
    Swansea University, Wales, UK, BSc Hons Marine Biology

Contact Stephanie for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision