Barbara Wienecke

Barbara Wienecke
NationalityNamibian
Alma materMurdoch University
AwardsAustralian Antarctic Medal
Scientific career
FieldsSeabird ecology
InstitutionsAustralian Antarctic Division

Barbara Wienecke AAM is a senior research scientist with the Australian Antarctic Division. She is a seabird ecologist who uses satellite tracking to investigate seabird population dynamics and ecology. Wienecke has played a key role in enhancing the quality of, and overseeing the implementation of, a number of Antarctic Specially Protected Area management plans for wildlife concentrations in East Antarctica.