​Being a born and raised Newfoundlander, I have always been interested in nature, whether I'm spending time in our expanse of boreal forests or driving 10 minutes to see the ocean. Naturally, this has made me curious and want to understand how the environment works and how the species that call this province home interact. To satiate this curiosity, I attended Memorial University for my undergraduate degree, receiving my BSc. (Hons) in Biology (Co-op) in 2025. During this time, I learned about the captivating ecology of both terrestrial and aquatic habitats here in Newfoundland, while also having the opportunity to work with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for my work terms and getting to spend time in the field studying these habitats. Ultimately, I found that my heart belongs to the water, and my Honour’s project reflected this, where I researched how a coastal fish community responded to temperature changes. After this, I wanted to keep researching coastal environments, which led me to Dr. Hargan’s lab. I had completed one of her courses during my undergrad, so when I was awarded an NSERC USRA, I reached out and asked about working in her lab, and I haven’t left since! My Master’s project relates back to my personal connection to the ocean, as I will be using paleolimnology methods to study historical capelin populations. I grew up watching the capelin roll, so I am excited to be working with this cool species and helping to ensure future generations get to experience it too!