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
Fraser Estuary research and restoration
Raincoast is undertaking a multi-year initiative that began in 2016…
The science and ethics of wolf conservation
Marked by a long history of persecution and astonishing resilience,…
Standing our ground and recognizing a broader horizon
Applied science in its most productive form requires a commitment…
The Global Plastic Pollution Treaty negotiations failed: What this means for microplastic pollution in Canada’s environment
Over two decades of scientific research reveals that microfibres are…
Final field days of 2024
Canoes, old-growth forests, and appreciating the cycle of life.
Hanging by a thread
Highly intelligent, social, and sensitive, with sophisticated communication skills and…
Snapshot of Raincoast actions for Southern Resident killer whales
Raincoast has been working to implement adequate recovery measures for…
Sailing, stewardship, and sound
Raincoast’s youth program, Salish Sea Emerging Stewards, aims to educate,…