Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 15
Biographical summary of the report writer and Authorities contacted
Biographical summary of the report writer
Volker Deecke received a Bachelor and Master of Science at the University of British Columbia, and a Ph.D degree from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. He started an appointment as post-doctoral research fellow at the University of British Columbia’s Marine Mammal Research Unit in January 2003. Since 1994 he has been actively involved in collaborative research on the summer-resident grey whales of British Columbia. This ongoing research has involved both data collection in the field, as well as preparation of reports of current and historic abundance of grey whales in the waters off the northwest coast of North America (e.g.: Deecke 1996; Calambokidis et al. 2002; Deecke 2003).
In the course of this study, Volker has gained extensive practical knowledge about the distribution and abundance of grey whales in Canadian waters, as well as familiarity with the relevant literature. In addition, the collaborative nature of the study has allowed him to establish a good working relationship with most experts on the ecology, distribution and abundance of grey whales in both Canada and the United States.
Authorities contacted
Alvo, R. Conservation Biologist, Ecological Integrity Branch, Parks Canada, Hull, Quebec (QC).
Campbell, B. Parks Biologist, Pacific Rim National Park, Ucluelet, British Columbia (BC).
Compton, B.D. Research Associate, Department of Botany, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
Darling, J. Principal Investigator, West Coast Whale Research Foundation, Vancouver BC.
Donovan, M. Biological Information Coordinator, BC Conservation Data Centre, Ministry of Sustainable Resource Management, Victoria BC.
Ellis, G.M. Marine Mammal Technician, Conservation Biology Section, Pacific Biological Station, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Nanaimo, BC.
Elner, R. Pacific Research Centre, Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada, Delta BC.
Ford, J.K.B. Marine Mammal Scientist, Conservation Biology Section, Pacific Biological Station, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Nanaimo, BC.
Fraser, D. Endangered Species Specialist, Biodiversity Branch, Terrestrial Ecosystems Science Section, Ministry of Sustainable Resource management, Government of British Columbia. Victoria BC.
Gisborne, B. Boat Captain, Juan de Fuca Express, Victoria, BC.
Grandison, E. Communications Coordinator, Nisga'a Lisims Government, New Aiyansh, BC.
Happynook, T.M. World Council of Whalers, BC.
Joyce, M. Marine Mammal Resource Coordinator, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Vancouver, BC.
McDonald, I. Parks Biologist, Tuktut Nogait National Park, Paulatuk, Northwest Territories (NT).
McLean, E. Fisheries Joint Management Committee (FJMC), Joint Secretariat - Inuvialuit Renewable Resources, Committees, Inuvik, NT.
Noble, J. Executive director, Nunavut Wildlife Management Board, Iqaluit Nunavut (NU).
Perryman, W.L. Fishery Biologist, Southwest Fisheries Science Center.
Rugh, D.J. Wildlife Biologist, U.S. National Marine Mammal Laboratory, Seattle, Washington (WA).
Sanborn, A. Curator, U’mista Cultural Society, Alert Bay, BC.
Sloan, N. Parks Biologist, South Moresby/Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Queen Charlotte, BC.
Staples, L. Chairperson, Wildlife Management Advisory Council-North Slope (WMAC-NS), Whitehorse, Yukon Territory (YK).
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