Mervi Kunnasranta

The paper presents a chromosome-level reference genome for the Saimaa ringed seal, identifies genomic features, and explores evolutionary relationships and adaptations.

The paper uses whole-genome sequencing to study hybridization and genomic differentiation between grey seal subspecies in a contact zone, finding evidence of recent hybridization and local adaptation.

The paper shows Saimaa ringed seals originated 60,000 years ago, long before their lake habitat formed, and have distinct adaptive traits.

This study analyzes the foraging behavior of Saimaa ringed seals using telemetry data and environmental models to identify seasonal and depth-specific patterns.

The paper develops automated methods for detecting and characterizing knocking vocalizations of Saimaa ringed seals using passive acoustic monitoring, achieving high accuracy comparable to manual analysis.