Contact Information
Graduate Program in Marine Science and Limnology218 O'Neill
P.O. Box 757220
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7220
Phone: (970) 581-2427
n.stewart@sfos.uaf.edu
Nathan StewartPh.D. Student
Marine Biology
Affiliations
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), American Chemical Society
Specialties
- Kelp forest ecology
- Predator-prey dynamics
- Resource selection
- AAUS Scientific Diver, PADI Ice Diver, NAUI Master SCUBA Diver, NAUI Rescue Diver
Education
- B.A. 2000 Carleton College (Biology)
Research Overview
My research focuses on how habitat type and prey availability effect patterns in resource selection among marine predators in coastal Alaska. In particular, I am interested in exploring how patterns in space-use gathered by telemetered marine mammals can be related to the distribution and abundance of forage species associated with varying habitat types.
Current Research Projects
- Relating habitat type and prey availability to patterns in sea otter resource selection in Kachemak Bay, Alaska
- Seasonal variation in nearshore prey availability and quality in the Alaskan Arctic: implications to ringed seal (Phoca hispida) site fidelity and space-use
Links
- SFOS News: Students earn best poster, best presentation awards at Alaska Marine Science Symposium
Nathan Stewart won best poster (Ph.D. student category) at the 2009 Alaska Marine Science Symposium for his work on "Patterns in sea otter resource selection in Kachemak Bay, Alaska." - Download curriculum vita (23KB PDF)