From dolphin social networks to predator–prey interactions, network analysis offers powerful tools to understand marine mammal ecology.
In this two-day live online course, you’ll learn to build, analyse, and visualise networks in R using real-world ecological examples—perfect for uncovering patterns in social structure, movement connectivity, or ecosystem roles.
Next Session: November 4–5, 2025 (Tuesday–Wednesday)
Duration: 2 days × ~3 hours/day = ~6 hours total
Schedule: Live online sessions in UK time (GMT/BST); recordings provided for flexible review across time zones
Format: Interactive remote classroom with lectures, live coding in R, and Q&A
Marine mammal scientists, behavioural ecologists, and conservation practitioners who:
Track social interactions among individuals (e.g., bottlenose dolphins, orcas, seals)
Study movement and connectivity (e.g., migration corridors, site fidelity networks)
Analyse feeding relationships and trophic structure in marine ecosystems
Want to add quantitative network tools to their research toolkit
Basic R skills and familiarity with ecological data are recommended.
Build networks from marine mammal sighting, tag, or association data
Calculate metrics like degree, centrality, modularity, and clustering to quantify social or ecological roles
Model and simulate interaction networks to explore stability and resilience
Integrate spatial and temporal elements into network analyses
Produce publication-quality network visualisations for reports, papers, and presentations
Early bird (first 10 places): £225
Standard fee: £250
Relevant & adaptable: Concepts directly applicable to marine mammal social, ecological, and conservation studies
Hands-on: Apply methods to datasets you care about—bring your own data or use provided examples
Expert-led: Learn from experienced instructors combining ecological knowledge and statistical expertise
Flexible: Attend live or learn at your own pace with full recordings
Actionable skills: Leave with R scripts and workflows ready to apply in your next analysis
Uncover the hidden structure of marine mammal communities—strengthen your research with the power of network analysis.
Questions? Email oliver@prstats.org