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Waco, Texas, United States

My PhD research focused on fatty acid profiles in adipose and muscle tissue of the sexually dimorphic northern elephant seal. I investigated age group and sex differences across life history stages during on-land fasting periods. I further conducted translocation studies to investigate how the fatty acid profiles of juvenile elephant seals changed during swimming activity. I further conceptualised, acquired funding, and completed three separate research projects outside of my PhD work during my time at Baylor University. These project ranged in scope from accessing DXA scans as an age tool for stranded Northwest Pacific harbour porpoise to investigating cortisol response in feeding trials of captive harbour seals.

Rosenstiel School Of Marine And Atmospheric Science

My masters research focused on analysing an acoustic dataset of sperm whale clicks collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Gulf of Mexico. I identified sperm whale click trains and verified acoustic detections with visual detections. Using a combination of distance sampling software and modelling software I provided a population estimate for the northern Gulf of Mexico sperm whale stock.

University Of Miami

The US-UK Fulbright Awards Programme offers opportunities to study, lecture, or pursue research in any academic field. For UK citizens, the US-UK Fulbright Commission offers a variety of grants and places on special programmes to the US. More than funding, our Awards offer scholars the opportunity to have a transformative cultural and academic experience and provide unparalleled support both during and after their Fulbright year.

Gil Island, British Columbia

Interned for 3 months at Cetacea Lab. Assisted with land surveys, boat surveys, photo identification of humpback, fin and killer whales. Additionally used acoustic monitoring to identify whale species, record data and input into databases.

Stanley Park, Vancouver

Volunteered at the Aquarium's rescue centre. Helped with the daily care and rehabilitation of rescued seals. Also had the opportunity to assist extensively with a rescued juvenile harbour porpoise. Helped with 24 hour critical observations, feeding and rehabilitation of the porpoise.

Stanley Park, Vancouver

Volunteered weekly to teach year 11-12 high school students within the Aquariums WetLab facility. Educated students on local intertidal species found on the British Columbia Coast and conservation issues surrounding these species.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

While studying abroad at Flinders University I completed my undergraduate dissertation research project. I investigated the effects of substratum, surface morphology and salinity on fouling assemblages in the Murray Mouth and Goolwa Channel.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biology, General

Professional Science Masters, Marine Mammal Science

Bsc Hons, Marine Science, 1St Class Honours

Diploma In Area Studies, Marine Biology, Pass With Commendation