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
Fin Whale Frenzy
By Ian McLeod Marine Mammal Observer Journal Entry – October…
Oil Subsidies Undermine Tax
By CHRIS GENOVALI Victoria Times Colonist: Letters to the Editor…
The Price of Oil: Alberta black gold rush threatens BC’s coast
Monday Magazine Last Word By CHRIS GENOVALI Feb 13 2008…
Come see Achiever
Saturday, March 15 10:00 – 2:00pm Port Sidney Marina, end…
