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I'm an outdoor enthusiast masquerading as a quantitative marine ecologist. My research interests revolve around evidence-based management and conservation in the marine environment. I like to use field experiments, big datasets, and statistical modelling approaches to tackle questions about aquaculture sustainability and threats to imperiled wildlife.
As of September 2023, I'm an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis, based out of the beautiful Bodega Marine Laboratory. Much of my current research investigates the effects of environmental stressors on the marine survival of wild salmon, in partnership with the Pacific Salmon Foundation. As I settle in California, my lab and I will also begin research in local systems, including collaborations with the White Abalone Captive Breeding Program to help save endangered abalone. I'm incredibly lucky to be involved in many non-research endeavours that I'm passionate about. I co-authored the new Pacific Salmon Field Guide (info below). I provide western science support for the Mamalilikulla, ‘Namgis, and Kwikwasut’lnuxw Haxwa’mis First Nations as they manage (and transition away from) salmon farms in their territories. I also serve on COSEWIC, where I help assess the conservation status of marine fishes for listing under Canada's Species at Risk Act. Lastly, I'm on the board of directors for Salmon Coast Society, the field station at which I feel in love with marine ecology. |
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The Pacific Salmon Field Guide
I'm so excited to announce the release of the Pacific Salmon Field Guide, the final product of a seven-year journey with my co-author Martin Krkosek. I can proudly say this is the most comprehensive salmon guidebook ever published, covering seven species across five life stages. It's highlighted by 92 stunning illustrations from the peerless Joseph Tomelleri and beautiful photography from Tavish Campbell. The book is available to purchase directly from the publisher, on Amazon (CA or US), and many other stores. What's new? Sept 20, 2023 - Officially based out of UC Davis and the Bodega Marine Laboratory! July 31, 2023 - Canada needs an independent advisory body for fisheries science. New open-access paper. Apr 10, 2023 - Proud to be selected as an editorial board member for Fish and Fisheries. Mar 1, 2023 - Media coverage of our response to the recent DFO sea lice report: CBC, The Narwhal Aug 26, 2022 - Incredibly happy to announce I'm moving to the BML at UC Davis next year! March 28, 2022 - Sea-louse resistance to parasiticide is here on the Pacific coast. Paper here, story here. Jan 30, 2022 - It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the tragic loss of the great Dr. Jeffrey Hutchings May 5, 2021 - New article in the Halifax Examiner about our work on climate change and sea lice. Feb 19, 2021 - Huge congrats to Kate Medcalf on her first lead-author paper! Results here. Jan 25, 2021 - Honoured to be invited to the COSEWIC Marine Fishes Species Specialist Subcommittee Click here to see archived updates. |