Dylan Smyth, MSc Student
Cetacean Conservation Program Associate
Dylan is an aquatic sciences technician with a focus on marine mammal ecology and conservation. After graduating in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science, Dylan spent several years working on various projects involving juvenile salmon survival before switching gears to marine mammals. He loves being on the water, playing with boats, drones, and various other scientific toys. His keen interest, and ear, for marine mammal acoustics has given him the privilege of working with a variety of organizations such as OrcaLab, Ocean Wise, and DFO.
After nearly 10 years of field work up and down British Columbia’s coastline, Dylan is now returning to school to pursue a Masters degree with the University of the Algarve in Portugal. Working closely in collaboration with Raincoast and Simon Fraser University, his research will investigate the effects of anthropogenic noise on southern resident killer whale call type selection.
Recent articles
Junior researchers in the temperate rainforest
Investigating how forests and wildlife work together.
Worksheet: Junior researchers in the forest
Do you want to know more about forest ecosystems, but…
Mapping thermal refuges: Identifying critical cooling centres for salmon in the Coldwater River
The salmon populations in the Nicola watershed are among the…
After dark with the Southern Residents
Overnight hydrophone recordings capture killer whales navigating through a noisy…
Decoding killer whale communication is key to defending their home
An increasingly noisy ocean is threatening the survival of this…
Guide to public comments on proposed regulations to protect Southern Resident killer whales
Take action and support the 1,000m minimum approach distance.
Letter in support of the proposed increase of a 1,000m approach distance for Southern Resident killer whales
The Government of Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed…
Building community in nature
A field trip with impact and community driven women of…