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C.V.
Research
Teaching
BIO 204
(Cell Biology)
BIO 345
(Animal Physiology)
BIO 495
(Reptiles/Amphibians)
BIO 498
(Internships)
Students
Publications
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Collaborators
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Physiological
Ecology of Marine Vertebrates |
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Amanda
Southwood,
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of British Columbia (2002)
M.Sc., University of British Columbia (1997)
B.Sc., Auburn University (1993)
Department of Biology and Marine Biology
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
601 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28403
tel (910) 962-4064; fax (910) 962-4066
southwooda@uncw.edu |
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My research interests revolve around the central question
of how animals function in their environment. I have been involved
in a wide variety of studies, ranging from diving physiology to chemical
ecology, but am particularly interested in the thermal biology of marine
reptiles. Past work in this area of specialization includes
laboratory and field studies of the effects of seasonal changes in
temperature on metabolism, respiration, heart rate, and behavior of
juvenile green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas), and an investigation
of the effects of diving and swimming patterns on body temperatures of
leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea). I have a
strong interest in applying results from objective scientific research
to promote sound management and conservation of endangered species, and
have worked with collaborators in government, academia, and non-profit
organizations towards this goal. |