A5007848169- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Marine and fisheries research
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Marine animal studies overview
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Forest Management and Policy
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Mining and Resource Management
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Geographies of human-animal interactions
- Environmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and Beyond
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Research Data Management Practices
University of British Columbia
2020-2024
Digital Research Alliance of Canada
2024
University of Victoria
2014-2024
Hakai Institute
2017-2024
Raincoast Conservation Foundation
2014-2024
Tula Foundation
2014-2020
Adams, M. S., J. Carpenter, A. Housty, D. Neasloss, P. C. Paquet, Service, Walkus, and T. Darimont. 2014. Toward increased engagement between academic indigenous community partners in ecological research. Ecology Society 19(3): 5. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-06569-190305
Range shifts among wildlife can occur rapidly and impose cascading ecological, economic, cultural consequences. However, occurrence data used to define distributional limits derived from scientific approaches are often outdated for wide ranging elusive species, especially in remote environments. Accordingly, our aim was amalgamate indigenous western evidence of grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) records detail a potential range shift on the central coast British Columbia, Canada. In...
Global biodiversity declines are increasingly recognized as profound ecological and social crises. In areas subject to colonialization, these have advanced in lockstep with settler colonialism imposition of centralized resource management by states. Many suggested that resurgent Indigenous-led governance systems could help arrest trends while advancing effective socially just approaches environmental interactions benefit people places alike. However, how dominant conservation might be...
Abstract Intrapopulation variability in resource acquisition (i.e., niche variation) influences population dynamics, with important implications for conservation planning. Spatial analyses of variation within and among populations can provide relevant information about ecological associations their subsequent management. We used stable isotope analysis kernel‐weighted regression to examine spatial patterns a keystone consumer–resource interaction: salmon ( Oncorhynchus spp.) consumption by...
Abstract The cumulative impacts of human activities and natural disturbance are leading to loss extinction species, ecological communities biocultural connections people have those ecosystems. Exclusive extractive western science methodologies often hinder the inclusion Indigenous knowledge holders in effects assessments (CEAs), which can lead regional conflict ineffective assessment management effects. We offer our reflections on development a collaborative CEA process with Kitasoo...
Abstract To achieve better biodiversity outcomes and match local governance capacity, cumulative effects assessment frameworks that combine Indigenous western knowledge to predict future development impacts on are needed. We developed a spatial future‐focused model informed by inclusive elicitation strategic foresight assess the regional of ecosystem health across land sea. collaborated with three First Nations Central Coast British Columbia, Canada, enabling priorities, values drive...
In this paper, we argue that Indigenous data sovereignty (IDS) is vital for addressing threats to ecosystems, as well Peoples re-establishing and maintaining over their territories. knowledge-holders face pressure from non-Indigenous scientists collaborate address environmental problems, while the open movement pressuring them make public. We examine role of IDS in context cumulative effects climate change threaten salmon-bearing ecosystems British Columbia, guided by content an online...
The conservation and management of Pacific salmon in Canada faces an uncertain future. While fisheries policies, like Canada's Wild Salmon Policy, increasingly emphasize conservation, continue to decline due cumulative pressures climate change, habitat loss, overfishing, requiring precautionary management. We quantified population dynamics for 52 coho populations along the North Central Coast British Columbia since 1980 determine status, assess risks posed by a mixed-stock fishery spanning...
Henson, L. H., N. Balkenhol, R. Gustas, M. Adams, J. Walkus, W. G. Housty, A. V. Stronen, Moody, C. Service, D. Reece, B. vonHoldt, I. McKechnie, F. Koop, and T. Darimont. 2021. Convergent geographic patterns between grizzly bear population genetic structure Indigenous language groups in coastal British Columbia, Canada. Ecology Society 26(3):7. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-12443-260307
Apex predators play keystone roles in ecosystems through top-down control, but the effects of apex omnivores on could be more varied because changes resource base alter their densities and reverberate complex ways. In coastal temperate throughout much Northern Hemisphere, anadromous salmon once supported abundant bear populations, both taxa have declined or been extirpated from large parts former ranges with limited research consequences diminished absent interactions among species. Here we...
Abstract Resource waves—spatial variation in resource phenology that extends feeding opportunities for mobile consumers—can affect the behaviour and productivity of recipient populations. Interspecific diversity among Pacific salmon species ( Oncorhynchus spp.) creates staggered spawning events across space time, thereby prolonging availability to terrestrial wildlife. We sought understand how such might influence consumption by predators compared with abundance intra‐ interspecific...
Salmon and herring support both land ocean predators are critical to ecosystem resilience. Their linkages across sea realms make them highly susceptible human activities, which can have flow-on effects up the food web. We quantify compare potential cumulative of human-driven pressures on interdependent species in salmon- herring-linked ecosystems western Canada using a risk assessment methodology. Adding indirect risks resulted 68% greater total for than direct alone, versus 15% marine...
Abstract Despite numerous examples of ecosystem‐based fisheries management (EBFM) addressing tradeoffs between ecological and commercial fishery interests, local social cultural concerns are less frequently considered. We illustrate how Indigenous harvest goals data from locally driven wildlife research can inform EBFM, guided by values respect for reciprocity with wildlife. Grizzly bears Ursus arctos horribilis hold particular importance the Wuikinuxv First Nation in Rivers Inlet, British...
Abstract 1. Preserving genetic and phenotypic diversity can help safeguard not only biodiversity but also cultural economic values. 2. Here, we present data that emerged from Indigenous‐led research at the intersection of evolution ecology to support conservation planning a culturally salient, economically valuable, rare variant. We addressed three objectives for white‐phased ‘Spirit bear’ polymorphism, endemic white‐coated phenotype black bear ( Ursus americanus ) in Kitasoo/Xai'xais...
Abstract Wildlife must increasingly balance trade‐offs between the need to access important foods and mortality risks associated with human‐dominated landscapes. Human disturbance can profoundly influence wildlife behavior, but managers know little about relationship disturbance–behavior dynamics consequences for foraging. We address this gap by empirically investigating of human activity on a keystone predator–prey interaction in region limited varied industrial disturbance. Using stable...
Abstract Rigorous scientific practice relies on the tenet of transparency. However, despite regular transparency in areas such as data availability and methodological practice, influence personal professional values research design dissemination is often not disclosed or discussed conservation science. Conservation scientists are increasingly driven to work collaboration with communities where their takes place, which raises important questions about process, especially field remains largely...