Ruth is a Senior Research Associate working on the effects of seabird nutrients on coral reef ecology alongside Nick Graham and Casey Benkwitt. Previously, Ruth has completed a PhD in seabird behaviour and energetics at the University of Liverpool. She has also conducted postdoctoral research on the ecological importance of sharks at Florida International University, with a particular focus on the ecology of reef sharks and coral reef communities. Ruth is now looking forward to combining her knowledge of seabird energetics with coral reef ecology within her work at Lancaster Environment Centre.