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Susan Heaslip

Research Analyst
susan.heaslip@oregonstate.edu

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Biography

Credentials:

M.Sc. Marine Ecology, Dalhousie University (2014)

B.Sc. Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Victoria (2000)

Research/Career Interests:

My research interests include utilizing quantitative methods to answer ecological questions related to the behavioral and population ecology of aquatic species. I’m particularly interested in exploring variations in animal behavior within and among species, with space and time, and with respect to the influence of environmental factors. We are using animal-borne instruments to study the movements of Antarctic minke and humpback whales to infer foraging behavior, predator-prey interactions, and to assess habitat use. I’m also interested in the application of knowledge gained from these studies to inform management and conservation decisions.

Professional Affiliations:

Dalhousie University

At OSU

Affiliated with:

Bio-Telemetry and Behavioral Ecology Laboratory (BTBEL)

Headquarters:

Hatfield Marine Science Center

My Publications

2014

Heaslip, S. G., W. Bowen, D., & Iverson, S. J.. (2014). Testing predictions of optimal diving theory using animal-borne video from harbour seals (Phoca vitulina concolor ). Canadian Journal of Zoology, 92(4), 309 - 318. doi:10.1139/cjz-2013-0137

2012

Heaslip, S. G., Iverson, S. J., W. Bowen, D., & James, M. C.. (2012). Jellyfish Support High Energy Intake of Leatherback Sea Turtles (Dermochelys coriacea): Video Evidence from Animal-Borne Cameras. PLoS ONE, 7(3), e33259. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0033259.s004

2008

Hooker, S. K., Heaslip, S. G., Matthiopoulos, J., Cox, O., & Boyd, I. L.. (2008). Data Sampling Options for Animal-Borne Video Cameras: Considerations Based on Deployments with Antarctic Fur Seals. Marine Technology Society Journal, 42(2), 65 - 75. doi:10.4031/002533208786829179
Heaslip, S. G., & Hooker, S. K.. (2008). Effect of animal-borne camera and flash on the diving behaviour of the female Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella). Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers, 55(9), 1179 - 1192. doi:10.1016/j.dsr.2008.05.006

2007

Tollit, D. J., Heaslip, S. G., Barrick, R. L., & Trites, A. W.. (2007). Impact of diet-index selection and the digestion of prey hard remains on determining the diet of the Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus). Canadian Journal of Zoology, 85(1), 1 - 15. doi:10.1139/z06-174

2006

Tollit, D. J., Heaslip, S. G., Deagle, B. E., Iverson, S. J., Joy, R., Rosen, D. A. S., & Trites, A. W.. (2006). Estimating diet composition in sea lions: which technique to choose?. In Sea Lions of the World (pp. 293-307). Fairbanks: Alaska Sea Grant College Program, University of Alaska.

2004

Tollit, D. J., Heaslip, S. G., Zeppelin, T. K., Joy, R., Call, K. A., & Trites, A. W.. (2004). A method to improve size estimates of walleye pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) and Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) consumed by pinnipeds: Digestion correction factors applied to bones and otoliths recovered from scats. Fishery Bulletin, 102(3), 498-508.
Tollit, D. J., Heaslip, S. G., & Trites, A. W.. (2004). Sizes of walleye pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) consumed by the eastern stock of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Southeast Alaska from 1994 to 1999. Fishery Bulletin, 102(3), 522-532.

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Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute
Hatfield Marine Science Center
2030 SE Marine Science Dr
Newport, Oregon 97365
Phone: (541) 867-0202
Fax: (541) 867-0102
Email: mmi_web@oregonstate.edu
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