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 5: Wolf genetics and ecology with Astrid Vik Stronen
In our fifth Of wolves and women episode, Astrid Vik…
Episode 4: The science and ethics of tracking wolves with Shelley Alexander
In our fourth Of wolves and women episode, Shelley Alexander…
Why Southern Resident killer whales need emergency protection
Preventing extinction requires bold action. Will the Government act before…
Episode 3: Wolves, biodiversity, and food security with Susan Bragdon
In our third Of wolves and women episode, Susan Bragdon…
Episode 2: Wolf social behaviour with Jane Packard
In our second Of wolves and women episode, Jane Packard…
A mother’s grief, a population on the brink
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Give your input to DFO on vessel management to protect Southern Residents
Input on recovery of Southern Resident killer whales and potential…
Episode 1: Gray wolf recovery with Diane Boyd
In our inaugural Of wolves and women episode, Diane Boyd…