The objective of our seal research department is to conduct comprehensive research on seals in Iceland. Our main research area is the Vatnsnes Peninsula and inner Húnaflói Bay area, where a large number of harbour seals can be found in a relativele small area.
The seal research department has two employees working on combined and individual projects as well as visiting students and professors.
Staff:
Sandra M. Granquist - ethologist - (department head) Joint staff member of the Icelandic Seal Centre and the Institute of Freshwater Fisheries.
Erlingur Hauksson - marine biologist -
Visiting students and professors:
Ester Sanchez Cacho - biologist -
List of Projects
The Wild North - Toursim effects on seals