Area of Study: Island Ecosystems

Join DARWIN200 ornithologist, Grant Terrell on an adventure to explore the fascinating natural history of the tussac grass ecosystem in the Falkland Islands. Discover the vital role tussac plays in the lifecycles of penguins and seabirds, and understand why these dense beds of tangled grass are essential for us all. This is Tussac: Life Between The Tangles. Bio: Grant leads biodiversity surveys aboard the Oosterschelde during the Darwin200 Global Voyage. He holds a Bachelor’s in Environmental History and is pursuing a PhD in Zoology. His research focuses on the biogeography and conservation of birds on oceanic islands. Driven by a passion for documenting understudied species, Grant is committed to understanding how wildlife distributions are shifting due to human impact. He is also now focused on science communication to share his findings and contribute to the conservation of global biodiversity.