Profile
I am currently studying the depth use ecology of green and hawksbill turtles in the Chagos Archipelago.
The ability of sea turtle populations to rebound following adequate protection should inspire us all to do more to conserve the world’s remaining habitats for all species.
Biography
2021
Present
Postdoctoral Research, Swansea University
2014
2021
Maternity leave; collaborative research with University of Exeter
2009
2014
PhD research with University of Exeter; management of sea turtle conservation project in North Cyprus
2014
2014
Freelance work for Natural England
2012
2013
Research placement at Wave Hub Ltd, Hayle
2008
2009
Writer of species accounts for ‘EDGE’ of Existence, Zoological Society of London
2008
2008
Management of volunteers at Elephant Nature Park, Mae Tang Valley, Northern Thailand. Also worked at the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, Phuket during this time.
2006
2007
MSc Ecology, Bangor University
My Project
Other interests
I also have a research interest in sea turtle nest incubation conditions, and the impact of micro- and macro-plastics in beach sediment.
My Publications
High Dive Efficiency in Shallow Water
Stokes, K.L., Esteban, N., Stokes, H.J., Hays, G.C. (2023). High dive efficiency in shallow water. Marine Biology.