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Johanna Bosch

she/her

Wildlife Habitat Biologist

Wildlife Research Division of Environment and Climate Change Canada

Discipline

Genetics, Population Dynamics, Migration & Movement Ecology, Science Communication, Toxicology, Virology

Regional Focus

Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland; Gull Island, Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland; Baccalieu Island Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland

Years Active

3-5 years

Species Focus

Auks (Alcidae), Gulls and Terns (Laridae), Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae & Oceanitidae)

Tell us about your work with seabirds.

I currently work as a Wildlife Habitat Biologist (MSc.) with the Wildlife Research Division of Environment Canada, based out of Newfoundland and Labrador, where my days are spent working hands-on with Atlantic puffins, gulls, and Leach's storm petrels. Whether it�s tagging birds for capture-mark-recapture studies or diving deep into developing new data analysis tools for seabird researchers, I bring a mix of seabird handling and coding skills to the table. From integrated population modeling for species like the Leach�s storm petrel to analyzing sediment cores that reveal past seabird colony dynamics, I�m passionate about combining ecological research with innovative methods to help preserve these remarkable species and their habitats.

What advice would you offer to individuals aspiring to pursue a career as seabird scientists?

My advice for anyone pursuing a career in seabird or wildlife science is to start learning coding languages like R, Python, and JavaScript early on. These skills will give you a strong foundation for analyzing data, modeling populations, and tackling complex ecological questions, essential for modern wildlife research.

Johanna Bosch

Johanna Bosch pictured holding a Leach's storm petrel on Gull Island within Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland, Canada.

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