Kaitlyn is a MSc student in the Baum Lab at the University of Victoria. She studies the population dynamics of marine megafauna (like sharks and rays) in the Maldives and works in collaboration with Manta Trust. To learn more about their conservation work check out the link here. 

Kaitlyln's Insta: @kaitlynzerr

Manta Trust Insta: @mantatrust

Sarah is the Volunteer and Visitor Centre Coordinator at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. She uses her passion for Sci-Comm and diverse educational background to encourage both visitors and volunteers to learn more about the ocean.

Check out the links below for volunteer opportunities:

https://gorge.ca/volunteer/

https://seaquaria.org/get-involved/volunteer/ 

https://mmbc.bc.ca/volunteer

https://www.salishseacentre.org/volunteer

Talen works in the Juanes Lab and his overall research focuses on a variety of topics related to marine conservation. He is also passionate about Sci-Comm and community engagement. Check out his Linked-In and Instagram for an insight on what he's currently working on. 

Insta: @talen.r 

Linked-In

Part 3 - Dr. Jordan Bemmels

Jordan is a postdoc in the Owens Lab and works closely with Kelp Rescue. Jordan's work focuses on the kelp genome (AKA kelp DNA), which lays the foundation for understanding kelp population dynamics and conservation in BC. 

While Matt and Brian focus their research mainly on kelp ecosystems, the Baum Lab deals with a wide variety of marine ecosystems.They partner with many communities and organizations including Kelp Rescue and the Blue Carbon Project.

Connect with them on Twitter: 

Brian Timmer - @Scuba_Timmer

Matt Csordas - @MattCsordas

The Kelp-isode:
Part 1: Lauren Man, Alejandra Mora-Soto, Romina Barbosa
These amazing researchers are part of the Spectral Lab, which focuses on using spectral and remote sensing to monitor large-scale marine ecosystem changes. They partner with many organizations, including Broughton Aquaculture Transition Initiative (BATI) program, Kelp Rescue and Salmon Coast. 

Connect with them on Twitter (X):

Salmon Coast - @SalmonCoast

Spectral Lab - @uvicspectral

Lauren Man - @laurman34

Romina Barbosa - @RominaBarbosa3

Alex is a (relatively) new professor at the University of British Columbia. They generally study food webs, biodiversity and conservation in coastal wetland ecosystems, but have researched a wide variety of topics throughout their career. They also have a passion for equity, inclusion and diversity in STEM. Check out their social media or links below for info on opportunities. 

Twitter: @Dr_AlexM

Dr. Moore's website

SRMP at American Museum of Natural History 

Keelie is a grad student at the University of New Brunswick, but studies red algae from British Columbia. She uses a combination of methods, such as microscopy and genetics, to identify different species of red algae that make up rhodoliths. You can learn more about rhodoliths here. 

Jaime is a PhD candidate who is working with Dr. Natalie Ban at the University of Victoria. He studies and documents indigenous relationships with nature both in BC (Haida Gwaii) and in Chile (Patagonia) in social and ecological contexts. To view more about his work check out the links below.

Mini-documentary

Science Article

BioScience Article

Brett recently graduated with his doctorate and his research focuses on the role of microbes in biogeochemical cycles in marine ecosystems. Brett is currently a postdoctoral researcher working at Arizona State and the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences.

Website: bdjameson.com

Twitter: @bdjameson