Dr. William P. Irwin
Education:
A.S. Electronic Systems Engineering, Springfield
Technical Community College
B.S. Biology, University of Massachusetts at
Amherst
Ph.D. Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Research Interests:
- Orientation and navigation in sea turtles
- Satellite tracking and biotelemetry of marine animals
- Beachfinding mechanism in
horseshoe crabs, Limulus polyphemus
- Electronic sensors and data acquisition in biology
Publications:
Irwin, W. P. and K. J. Lohmann. 2003. Magnet-induced disorientation in hatchling loggerhead sea turtles. Journal of Experimental Biology 206: 497-501.
Irwin, W. P., Horner, A. and K. J. Lohmann. 2004. Magnetic field distortions produced by protective cages around sea turtle nests: unintended consequences for orientation and navigation? Biological Conservation. 118: 117-120.
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