Lecture: Harbour porpoise distribution and activity in Øresund

The distribution of porpoises in Danish waters is very well known.
New research shows that even within very small areas there are large differences in porpoise distribution and activity.
These studies give us insight into where porpoises prefer to hunt, socialize, where they avoid, and seasonal variations.
Marie Rebien Villefrance and Lukas Krag have studied porpoise distribution and activity in a small area north of the island of Hven in the Øresund.
In this talk, they will share their results, discussions, and what this knowledge can be used for in the future.

The lecture starts at 19:00.

A glass of wine is served with the lecture.

Program:
17:00: Aquarium opens
18:00: Feeding followed by a “behind the scenes” tour
19:00: Lecture
20:30: Aquarium closes

Marie Rebien Villefrance:

25 years old, recently completed a master’s degree in biology with a specialization in marine biology from the University of Copenhagen.
Wrote a thesis on porpoises in Øresund.
Works daily as a research assistant at DTU Aqua with fish stocks.

Lukas Krag:

28 year old graduate in biology with a specialization in marine biology at the University of Copenhagen.
Wrote a thesis on porpoises and their life around Hven.
Works as an academic employee at the National Archives in the digital preservation unit.