Research Interests

My research program aims to understand the drivers of variability in recruitment and production of key forage and demersal fish species in the marine ecosystems of Atlantic Canada, such as capelin, herring, mackerel, and sand lance. A central objective is to quantify the role of zooplankton prey supply in regulating growth and survival rates during the larval stage of these species. This research relies primarily on field-based sampling of larval and juvenile fish. I am also leading a project aimed at understanding the distribution, seasonal migrations and habitat use of Atlantic halibut in the Gulf of St. Lawrence using pop-up satellite archival tags (PSATs). The use of this technology will provide critical information for improving management and value of this lucrative resource. My research also aims to shed new light on the dynamics of recovering (e.g. redfish) and emerging (silver hake) species and fisheries in a context of changing climate.

Click on the links below for more information on some ongoing projects in my lab: