My research is focussed on the use microchemistry, in particular stable isotopes and trace metals, to determine the ecology of marine animals. Using sclerochronological and other samples in conjunction with biological and ecosystem data, I am interested in determining the location, ecology, and movements of animals in time and space to determine their behavior in relation to environmental factors such as temperature, etc. This information allows for the assessment of likely future vulnerability to changes in habitat, prey, and other stressors for different species, life stages, and functional groups.
2023
Andrialovanirina Nicolas,
Roos David, Gentil Claire, Telliez Solene, Dussuel Antoine,
Elleboode Romain,
Mackenzie Kirsteen, Poisson-Caillault Emilie, Couette Sébastien,
Mahe Kelig (2023).
Spatial structuring of the main demersal fish around Réunion Island (Western Indian Ocean) based on the external shape of their otoliths .
Cybium , 47(1), 43-57 .
https://doi.org/10.26028/CYBIUM/2023-471-004
Mekni Sabrine, Hamed Oussama,
Mackenzie Kirsteen,
Mahe Kelig, Chakroun-Marzouk Nadia (2023).
Age, growth and mortality of the pearly razorfish Xyrichtys novacula (Linnaeus, 1758) (Labridae) in the Gulf of Tunis .
Cybium , 47(1), 59-65 .
https://doi.org/10.26028/CYBIUM/2023-471-005
de Pontual Helene,
Mackenzie Kirsteen, Tabouret Helene, Daverat Françoise,
Mahe Kelig, Pecheyran Christophe, Hussy Karin
Heterogeneity of otolith chemical composition from two-dimensional mapping: Relationship with biomineralization mechanisms and implications for microchemistry analyses .
Journal of Fish Biology IN PRESS .
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.15561
Mahe Kelig,
Loots Christophe,
Dubroca Laurent, Andrialovanirina Nicolas,
Auber Arnaud,
Bled--Defruit Geoffrey,
Caboche Josselin, Charpagne Clea, Cordier Remy,
Cornille Vincent,
Cresson Pierre, Cure Clemence, Dussuel Antoine,
Elleboode Romain,
Foucher Eric,
Giraldo Carolina,
Girardin Raphael,
Halouani Ghassen, Koubbi Philippe, Le Meleder Anna,
Lebeurre Mathilde,
Lefebvre Valerie, Lescoute Guillaume,
Mackenzie Kirsteen,
Marchal Paul,
Martin-Baillet Victor, Merland Camille,
Parrad Sophie,
Schlaich Ivan, Telliez Solene, Thellier Marion, Toomey Lola,
Varenne Fanchon,
Vigneau Joel,
Vogel Camille (2023).
Rapport annuel 2022 de l’unité Halieutique Manche – Mer du Nord (HMMN) .
2022
Mahé Kelig, Gentil Claire,
Brisset Blandine,
Evano Hugues, Lepetit Camille, Boymond-Morales Romane, Telliez Solene, Dussuel Antoine, Rungassamy Tévamie,
Elleboode Romain,
Mackenzie Kirsteen,
Roos David (2022).
Biology of exploited groupers (Epinephelidae family) around La Réunion Island (Indian Ocean) .
Frontiers In Marine Science , 9, 935285 (15p.) . Publisher's official version :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2022.935285 , Open Access version :
https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00799/91107/
Mackenzie Kirsteen, Lydersen C., Haug T., Routti H., Aars J., Andvik C.M., Borgå K., Fisk A.T., Meier S., Biuw M., Lowther A.D., Lindstrøm U., Kovacs K.M. (2022).
Niches of marine mammals in the European Arctic .
Ecological Indicators , 136, 108661 (9p.) . Publisher's official version :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108661 , Open Access version :
https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00751/86258/
2021
Mahe Kelig,
Mackenzie Kirsteen, Djamila Ider, Massaro Andrea, Hamed Oussama, Jurado-Ruzafa Alba, Gonçalves Patricia, Anastasopoulou Aikaterini,
Jadaud Angelique, Mytilineou Chryssi, Randon Marine,
Elleboode Romain, Morell Alaia, Ramdane Zohir, Smith Joanne, Bekaert Karen, Amara Rachid,
de Pontual Helene,
Ernande Bruno (2021).
Directional Bilateral Asymmetry in Fish Otolith: A Potential Tool to Evaluate Stock Boundaries? Symmetry-basel , 13(6), 987 (13p.) . Publisher's official version :
https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13060987 , Open Access version :
https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00697/80873/
Marchal Paul,
Loots Christophe,
Cresson Pierre,
Girardin Raphael,
Auber Arnaud,
Cochard Marie-Laure,
Coppin Franck,
Dubroca Laurent,
Ernande Bruno,
Foucher Eric,
Giraldo Carolina,
Halouani Ghassen, Koubbi Philippe,
Lazard Coline,
Mackenzie Kirsteen,
Mahe Kelig,
Parrad Sophie,
Schlaich Ivan,
Verin Yves,
Vigneau Joel,
Vogel Camille (2021).
Rapport annuel 2020 de l’Unité Halieutique Manche – Mer du Nord (HMMN) . RBE/HMMN/21-01 .
Haug Tore, Biuw Martin, Gjosaeter Harald, Knutsen Tor, Lindstrom Ulf,
Mackenzie Kirsteen, Meier Sonnich, Nilssen Kjell T. (2021).
Harp seal body condition and trophic interactions with prey in Norwegian high Arctic waters in early autumn .
Progress In Oceanography , 191, 102498 (18p.) . Publisher's official version :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2020.102498 , Open Access version :
https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00737/84935/
2019
2018
2017
Trueman Clive N.,
Mackenzie Kirsteen, Glew Katie St John (2017).
Stable isotope-based location in a shelf sea setting: accuracy and precision are comparable to light-based location methods .
Methods In Ecology And Evolution , 8(2), 232-240 .
https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.12651
2014
Mackenzie Kirsteen, Longmore C., Preece C., Lucas C. H., Trueman C. N. (2014).
Testing the long-term stability of marine isoscapes in shelf seas using jellyfish tissues .
Biogeochemistry , 121(2), 441-454 .
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10533-014-0011-1
Trueman C. N., Johnston G., O'Hea B.,
Mackenzie Kirsteen (2014).
Trophic interactions of fish communities at midwater depths enhance long-term carbon storage and benthic production on continental slopes .
Proceedings Of The Royal Society B-biological Sciences , 281(1787), 10p.) . Publisher's official version :
https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2014.0669 , Open Access version :
https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00737/84940/
2012
Mackenzie Kirsteen, Trueman Clive N., Palmer Martin R., Moore Andy, Ibbotson Anton T., Beaumont William R. C., Davidson Ian C. (2012).
Stable isotopes reveal age-dependent trophic level and spatial segregation during adult marine feeding in populations of salmon .
Ices Journal Of Marine Science , 69(9), 1637-1645 . Publisher's official version :
https://doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fss074 , Open Access version :
https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00737/84941/
2011