Abigail H. Wells

This study analyzes 15-year fecal microbiome data from endangered killer whales to show declining diversity and population-specific differences.

This study examines the diet of southern Alaska resident killer whales across three foraging aggregations, revealing spatiotemporal patterns in prey consumption.

The paper uses eDNA metabarcoding and generalized additive models to model cetacean distribution along the Washington coast, finding spatial patterns consistent with historical records.

The paper combines qPCR and metabarcoding to estimate eDNA quantities for multiple fish species, creating spatial maps that align with known ecological niches and identify biodiversity hotspots.