Mary-Anne Lea

Mary-Anne Lea is a polar marine ecologist whose research focuses on the influence of climate change and variability within the marine environment on top predator behaviour and distributions in the Southern Ocean and Alaska. She has participated in over 20 remote expeditions and voyages to study marine mammals and seabirds. Currently, Mary-Anne is an Associate Professor in the Ecology and Biodiversity Centre at the Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania.

She is a strong advocate for equity and inclusivity in all walks of life and jointly leads the Science Program of Homeward Bound Projects, which she co-founded. Happiest when collaborating with others, Mary-Anne has worked with researchers all over the globe and across systems. She is a member of the Scientific Committee for Antarctic Research CCAMLR delegation, the SCAR Expert Group of Birds and Marine Mammals and also co-founded the Women in Polar Science Network.