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