
Exploring, protecting, and conserving species through data-driven science

About me

I’m a Seabird Remote Sensing Ecologist with the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. As part of the Wildlife from Space team, I use very high-resolution satellite imagery to monitor seabird populations on some of the most remote islands on Earth—places where traditional research methods are often not feasible. My career has taken me to many remote and exciting locations, including isolated islands and the stunning landscapes of Antarctica.
With a background in functional ecology and evolutionary biology, my research also focuses on understanding how animals adapt to changing environments. For this, I use large-scale datasets to answer novel, wide-scale ecological questions.
Research Interests
- Monitoring remote seabird populations with satellite and drone imagery.
- Engaging citizen science for wildlife monitoring.
- Large-scale ecological studies with expansive datasets, including phylogenetic comparative analyses
- Investigating functional traits and evolutionary adaptations.
Current Projects
Here are some of the exciting projects I’m currently working on at the Wildlife from Space Centre, part of the British Antarctic Survey.

Spotting albatrosses from space: how citizen scientists and cutting-edge satellite imagery are helping track these iconic birds’ recovery—or decline—in the face of conservation efforts.

Become a penguin detective and help count Emperor penguins in Antarctica so that scientists can better understand how their populations are changing.

Revolutionizing seabird monitoring on South Georgia: exploring satellite imagery to track elusive species, map recovery post-rodent eradication, and replace costly ground surveys for remote islands worldwide.
Location
British Antarctic Survey High Cross, Madingley Rd, Cambridge CB3 0ET
Hours
Monday-Wednesday & Friday, 8am-6pm
Contact
maratt@bas.ac.uk