Professor Dr. Jakob Tougaard

Biography

Jakob Tougaard is a Professor in the Department of Ecoscience at Aarhus University with a focus on marine mammal research. His areas of expertise include acoustic communication in marine animals, particularly harbor porpoises. He has been involved in various research projects that examine the effects of noise and human activity on marine life. His work contributes to understanding the dynamics of underwater soundscapes and their influence on marine ecosystems. He has published extensively, with a significant number of research outputs annually, including studies on how environmental changes impact marine mammal populations. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous projects spanning from consultancy on pile driving effects to long-term monitoring programs. As an academic leader, he has been involved in organizing conferences and peer-reviewing manuscripts. His commitment to marine ecology extends to collaboration with international researchers to enhance the understanding of marine environments.

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