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
Episode 8: Salmon 101 with Allison Dennert and Dave Scott
Two Raincoast salmon researchers join Auston Chhor to discuss salmon…
Introducing More than a fish
So, what makes salmon more than a fish? Let’s dive…
Let’s talk about why it’s ironic that the orca was just chosen as BC’s Best Symbol
This emblem of our province needs our help.
Raincoast Radio is back
So, what makes salmon more than a fish? Let’s dive…
We’re using drones to find salmon cooling centres
Rivers are warming due to climate change. Where do salmon…
Listen to Lance Barrett-Lennard explain the importance of proper policy recommendations for Southern Resident killer whale recovery
Media roundup of recent coverage of the Independent Science Panel…
Turning the tide for Southern Resident killer whales
At 73 individuals, the southern resident killer whales’ decline since…
Building a culture of marine-mammal safe boating on the coast
This free course can help keep you and wildlife safe…