Amanda Bates

Amanda Bates is an Associate Professor at the Ocean Sciences Centre of Memorial University of Newfoundland. She holds a Canada Research Chair and has been a faculty member at the university since 2017. Her academic background includes a PhD in Biology from the University of Victoria, where her research focused on the population and feeding characteristics of hydrothermal vent gastropods.1

Academic and Professional Background

• Education:

  • PhD in Biology (2001-2006), University of Victoria, Canada.
  • BSc First Class Honors in Biology (1993-1998), Simon Fraser University, Canada.

• Previous Positions:

  • Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the University of Southampton, UK (2013-2017).
  • Research Fellow at the University of Tasmania and Deakin University in Australia (2011-2013).

Research Interests

Dr. Bates's research spans multiple disciplines within marine ecology, focusing on:

• Marine ecophysiology.
• Community ecology.
• The impact of climate change on marine biodiversity. Her work often involves field studies across various ecosystems, including Antarctic and temperate regions, addressing challenges related to marine conservation and ecological resilience.24

Current Role

At Memorial University, Dr. Bates continues to engage in significant research projects aimed at understanding and mitigating the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. She emphasizes collaboration with international teams to address global challenges in marine biodiversity.23

For more information about her work and contributions to marine science, you can view her profile on LinkedIn under the username amanda-bates-56857714.5