Michelle Lloyd Email & Phone Number

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Kamloops

Kamloops

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Provided scientific advice to the National Conservation Plan’s Marine Protected Areas, and produced briefing notes on each marine protected area (MPA) and Area of Interest.- Updated the MPA science inventory through literature reviews and consultations

Kamloops, Bc

- Developed a report on international and Canadian inter-jurisdictional approaches to guide and prioritize habitat restoration activities, through a literature review and consultations. This review will guide the development of Canada's Habitat Restoration Strategy for the Fisheries Protection Program

Canada

- Led, managed and coordinated CaNOE, a non-profit organization and its board of directors and executive team- Facilitated dialogue, networking and collaboration among CaNOE members, and synergistic organizations and practitioners in Canada- Developed collaborations and partnerships with synergistic organizations- Planned and led annual general meeting and board of directors recruitment campaign- Developed and produced 2016-2020 Strategic Plan, annual work plan, board terms of reference and board member manual

Ottawa, On

- Provided scientific advice and coordination to the National Conservation Plan’s Marine Protected Areas, Strategic Program for Ecosystem-Based Research and Advice (SPERA), and Arctic Science Committee- Developed and produced a marine protected area (MPA) science inventory, and an international engagement, and program- and project-level Arctic science inventory through literature reviews and consultations with scientists and clients- Participated in 2 Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS) science advisory processes: Science Guidance for ‘Fisheries Protection Policy: Advice on Developing and Reviewing Offsetting Requirements’, and ‘Ecological Risk Criteria to Support Integrated Oceans Management’ as rapporteur, and prepared one of the 'Proceedings Series' report- Prepared 2 briefing notes to support Canada’s position at an international and national meeting- Prepared travel event plans, and organized meetings among scientists, clients and partners

Halifax, Canada Area

- Seacology by Kayak tours - program creator, developer and coordinator- Oceans Week events - Secology by Kayak tours and launch, Tim Hortons Children's Foundation: Camp Open House and launch of marine centre, and Intertidal Scavenger Hunt seminar and field trip- Off the Hook Community Supported Fishery program - sustainable fish deliverers, public outreach, and event planning- Oil and Gas Regulation and Moratoria project - 2 literature reviews, and a scientific risk assessment

Halifax, Ns

- Coordinated ocean science communication, outreach and data management (including rescue, archival and curation of Network data) with a focus on biodiversity and ecosystem science- Acted as a liaison and communication hub for 60+ scientists- Communicated Network research findings and data, and advice of direct use to ocean policy and management to stakeholders and the public- Coordinated and led a variety of ocean science projects (Our Science and 2020 Vision of Canada’s Oceans podcast series), initiatives (Talk to your member of parliament in Ottawa and regionally, Secology by Kayak), workshops (Communicating science to non-scientists) and events (Annual General Meeting, All Party Ocean Caucus, 2020 Vision of Canada’s Ocean Dialogue, Oceans Week)- Developed strategic and interpersonal relationships, and collaborated with scientists (from multiple disciplines), managers, government (Fisheries and Oceans Canada and members of parliament), non-governmental organizations, science networks and the public; and provided information and advice- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Network Data Policy and Data Management Plan; consulted and advised leadership team throughout the process- Developed metadata survey, and reviewed and compiled data for various products (data reports)- Produced ocean science content, and various outreach products (podcasts, posters, presentations, websites and programs)- Established a working group to coordinate and expand ocean science communication and outreach in Atlantic Canada

Halifax, Ns

- Completed a research project proposed during my master's degree- Planned, organized, coordinated, and conducted biological and physical sampling involving 3+ staff- Collected plankton samples with net and pump, and identified larvae of benthic marine invertebrates to species and developmental stage in north-west Atlantic- Collected oceanographic samples (temperature, salinity, fluorescence) using a fluorometer and CTD profiler to determine water-column structure and estimate chlorophyll concentrations- Compiled, assessed quality, graphed, analyzed and interpreted data, and produced a technical report- Managed laboratory; maintained and purchased research equipment within budget- Co-supervised an undergraduate and graduate student

Halifax, Canada Area

MSc Dissertation 'Patterns in the larval vertical distribution of marine benthic invertebrates in a shallow coastal embayment'. Advised by Anna Metaxas- Designed, conducted and managed 2 research projects as part of the Canadian Healthy Oceans Network (CHONe), Population Connectivity Theme- Planned, organized, and conducted biological and physical sampling involving 7+ individuals- Co-coordinated 4 multi-disciplinary research projects; prioritised field sampling based on sampling needs and weather conditions- Collected plankton samples with net and pump, and identified larvae of benthic marine invertebrates to species in north-west Atlantic- Collected oceanographic data using a fluorometer and CTD profiler- Compiled, assessed quality, graphed analyzed and interpreted data, and produced 2 journal publications- Co-supervised undergraduate students, co-op students, research assistants and volunteers, and collaborated with marine ecologists, and biological and physical oceanographers

Bamfield Marine Scences Centre, Bc

- Distilled and communicated marine coastal biology and ecology to students (elementary to university) and the public. - Responsible for the safety of 12-48 students in dangerous environments- Organized outreach programs and workshops to improve awareness of marine and coastal science- Developed technical manuals, educational material (field guides, games), new programs, lectures, labs and seminars

Bamfield, Bc

- Managed hatchery and aquaculture facilities, and trained and supervised 5 staff- Developed and implemented protocols to optimize abalone growth and health- Conducted wild abalone population stock assessments and out-planting of metamorphosing larvae- Collaborated with government researchers to identify causes of abalone mortality; established a monitoring program and developed protocols for treatment and prevention of disease- Reported to Board members, comprising of the Bamfield community, Huu-ay-aht First Nation and the Bamfield Marine Science Centre

Bamfield

- Compiled and reviewed literature, oral records and data to develop a comprehensive procedural manual for the culture of northern abalone - Spawned adults, raised larvae and settled juveniles

Victoria, Bc

- Monitored commercial fishing activities at sea, 24-h a day for periods of 3 to 10 days in a variety of conditions- Conducted catch estimates and biological sampling on board various fishing vessels

Vancouver, Bc

- Validated catch weights and monitored commercial activities at various fish plants in the Vancouver area for the roe herring fishery- Collected roe herring samples and fisheries related information

Marine Biology, Directed Studies Candidate

Directed Studies Dissertation 'Does density affect growth rates, food consumption, distribution and stacking behaviour in the Haliotis kamtschatkana?' Advised by Amanda Bates- Designed and implemented experiments to determine optimal stocking density, and assess tank design and feeding regime in order to optimize growth rates- Developed simple techniques for managers to use to ensure food consumption and growth are maximized, without having to conduct studies- Tagged, measured and weighed abalone; collected and weighed kelp for feeding; monitored abalone food consumption, feeding behaviour and growth; and monitored tank water quality- Compiled, graphed, analyzed and interpreted data, and produced a journal publication

Bamfield, Bc

- Cared for adult, juvenile and larval abalone, and monitored water quality using microbiological techniques- Developed and implemented water monitoring program using microbiological techniques; produced comprehensive procedural manual- Conducted maintenance of facility and equipment, and assisted with facility expansion (construction, plumbing, framing, dry walling, etc)

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Bc

- Co-developed and conducted two experiments: "Effects of UV light on invertebrate settlers"​, and "Role of maternal provisioning in controlling interpopulation variation in hatching size in the marine snail Nucella ostrina"- Organized (boats, equipment, logistics, people etc.) and conducted fieldwork- Identified and counted nurse eggs and veliger stages from collected snail egg capsules- Established and monitored experimental plots; identified intertidal marine invertebrates (early settlers to adults) and algae within plots- Compiled, assessed quality, graphed, analyzed and interpreted data- Conducted literature reviews, and produced 2 technical reports and a journal publication

Kamloops, Bc

- Co-developed, organized and conducted a preliminary research project on saline ponds in the Kamloops area to examine seasonal abiotic conditions and species composition- Sampled aquatic zooplankton and abiotic conditions (CTD: temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen meter: oxygen, pH meter: pH) of saline pond ecosystems during the fall and winter in a variety of conditions- Preserved samples with formaldehyde and ethanol- Identified of zooplankton to lowest taxonomic groups- Compiled, assessed quality, graphed, analyzed and interpreted data- Produced a funding proposal, and technical and funding report

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Bc

- Conducted experiments on development and settlement of larvae; monitored larval development in relation to temperature and food - Developed and conducted an experiment examining the effect of UV on larval development of a marine snail- Conducted plankton tows for phytoplankton- Cultured a variety of phytoplankton and larvae- Identified, collected and spawned experimental specimens- Compiled, assessed quality, graphed, analyzed and interpreted data- Conducted a literature review and produced 3 technical reports

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Biological Oceanography

Supervised by Dr. Anna Metaxas Thesis Topic: Patterns in the vertical distribution and their potential effects on transport of larvae.

Education record

Directed Studies Supervised by Dr. Amanda Bates Directed Studies Topic: Influence of density-dependent food consumption, foraging.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Zoology/Animal Biology