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
Shared Waters of the Salish Sea
The films and panel at the Vic Theatre in mid…
A window for survival: Act now to protect Chinook and save Southern Residents
A ‘’whale safe” window can help this endangered population.
Episode 12: Enriching relationships with watersheds and people, with Redd Fish Restoration Society’s Jessica Hutchinson
How process restoration is banishing band-aid solutions (and commitment issues).
Together, let’s rewrite the story of wolves in BC
Protecting wolves is about more than one species – it’s…
What is a watershed?
How can we use the movement of water through the…
Help us keep our programs moving forward, uninterrupted
Why monthly giving is crucial for long-term conservation success.
Episode 11: Communicating the “why care?”, the importance of listening and community empowerment with Tom Rutherford
“My theory is there’s not enough of us who are…
A legacy of respect: Jane Goodall and my work with whales
The importance of keeping empathy at the heart of science.