Aquaria•Ecophysiology•Citizen Science

I am an aquarium hobbyist turned ichthyology researcher - what began as a childhood pastime in aquaria evolved into an academic career in fisheries science.

My research scope extends beyond the fishbowl! Companion animals, like fishes, represent accessible models for understanding the physiological responses of organisms to their environment. My interest in these relationships precipitated an applied research scope in invasion ecology; I seek to understand the historical, social, and ecophysiological factors driving the success of aquatic invasive species in Canada, with an emphasis on pet-traded animals. 

Current project: The winter ecology of invasive Goldfish (Carassius auratus) and invasion potential under climate change