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
Help us give killer whales a voice
We have a little over three months to raise $77,500…
Seasonal shifts in a wolf’s life
What does a wolf’s development look like?
In an era of scarcity, the Pacific Salmon Treaty must strengthen conservation
Canada and the U.S. can continue to simply negotiate for…
The high price of motherhood in Northern Resident killer whales
New study finds that the demands of maternal care can…
Letter: Urgent recommendation for the renewal and expansion of the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF)
Letter to Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries.
Hug a tree for science!
Have you ever seen a big tree and wondered what…
The Islands Trust Policy Statement, and how it’s veering off-course
A lot can happen in seven years.
Ensure the long-term stability of projects dedicated to the recovery of wild salmon (BCSRIF)
We call on the federal government to make good on…