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William Oestreich is a Group Leader in the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich. His research focuses on behavioral ecology, emphasizing collective behavior, information ecology, and sociality. He investigates predator-prey interactions and biological oceanography, exploring pelagic ecosystems and bioacoustics within the context of conservation science. With a Ph.D. in Biology from Stanford University, Oestreich has held postdoctoral fellowships, including a prestigious NSF fellowship at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and the David & Lucile Packard Foundation fellowship. His work combines rigorous scientific inquiry with practical applications to inform global ocean protections and understand changing ecosystems. Oestreich's publications highlight his contributions to the field, including studies on animal behavior in dynamic seascapes and the acoustic signals of blue whales, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in evolutionary biology and environmental studies.
Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland
Leading a research group focused on evolutionary biology and environmental studies.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, University of Washington • USA
Conducting postdoctoral research as part of a National Science Foundation fellowship.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute • USA
Conducting research on marine environments with a focus on bioacoustics and ecology.
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