Per Palsbøll is a Professor of Marine Evolution and Conservation at the University of Groningen, where his research leverages conservation genomics to address critical questions in marine ecology and biodiversity. His work primarily focuses on marine mammals, especially whales and dolphins, using population genetics and advanced genomic tools to study genetic diversity, population structure, and connectivity. Palsbøll’s lab develops and applies genetic markers, microsatellite panels, and epigenetic clocks to monitor wild populations, assess the impacts of climate change, and inform evidence-based conservation and management strategies for marine ecosystems.
