Lucila Belén Morales

Lucila’s project proposal captured the attention of IAATO’s Science Support Working Group with her enthusiasm to better understand how skua species have genetically adapted to establish in the polar regions. She demonstrated passion for research that supports the ongoing protection of Antarctic wildlife, something that clearly resonates with IAATO’s own mission.

Lucila will be joining an expert team at the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid, Spain where her skills in genomics and ecological modelling will be enhanced. The collaboration will also enhance our understanding of how skua populations might respond to emerging climate change scenarios.