Sensory ecology

Sensory ecology investigates how organisms perceive and respond to their environment through sensory systems. It explores how sensory signals, such as light, sound, and chemicals, shape behaviour, communication, and ecological interactions. We use sophisticated modelling, behavioural experiments, and field biology techniques to investigate how sensory information affects evolutionary and ecological processes. This field provides critical understanding of how anthropogenic impacts, such as light pollution or habitat management practice, affect biodiversity and conservation.