I study Leach’s Storm-Petrel sensory ecology to inform conservation efforts and further understand their response to multi-modal sensory cues. In particular, I focus on their response to artificial light at night and olfaction.

My research focuses on the effects of omega-3s on the health, behaviour, and cognition of seabirds and is funded by NSERC and OFI. My work involves conducting fieldwork at urban and remote seabird colonies, and labwork including genetic sexing, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, stable isotope analysis, and hormone analysis. In parallel, I coordinate research efforts to mitigate seabird bycatch in gillnet and long-line fisheries. I’m also passionate about nutrition in a marine context and I am currently working on developing land-based fish feeds for a more sustainable aquaculture industry.

Assisted in a seabird research project to count and identify bird species near Rigolet, Labrador, and research their nesting area's. Seabirds are very culturally important in my area, they are a major food source for Labrador Inuit. I also am creating a sustainable egg harvesting management plan for Nunatsiavut.

My M.Sc. thesis focuses on exploring the potentials of PIT tagging as a technology which allows for the collection of large amounts of data with limited disturbance, specifically in two auk species: the ground-nesting rhinoceros auklet and the cliff-nesting thick-billed murre.

My research interests focus on seabird ecology from local to global scales. I couple fieldwork, timeseries, and modern statistical tools to understand how seabirds respond to anthropogenic and natural drivers. My ultimate goal is to create sustainable conservation solutions. For my PhD, I work in partnership with Inuit community members and government bodies to co-produce knowledge about the seabird species and populations with the greatest limitations to environmental change in Canada. For ten years, I have also been actively communicating seabird science. I leverage diverse outreach tools to engage local to international audiences, foster inclusivity, and inspire communities.