Chironomid Paleoecology: My research involves examining chironomid community structure (Insecta:Diptera) across multiple Arctic regions that have yet to be sampled. The examination of the ecological gradients that influence chironomid diversity and abundances will then allow for interpretation of the paleoclimate of these areas.
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Stream Benthos The application of benthic biomonitoring in Arctic Streams; read more

Chaoborus Larvae were discovered in several lakes in Nunavut; read more

Kivalliq Region: Approximately the size of Sweden, the Kivalliq represents a large gap in the knowledge of baseline chironomid communities.

Baffin Region: The Baffin Region includes the capital Iqaluit, and is undergoing rapid development pressures as well as being the door to scientific research in Nunavut. read more

Paleolimnology The use of sediment cores from multiple lakes across several environmental gradients allows for the examination of environmental change over the last several thousand years across Nunavut.

Benthic Ecology The examination of benthos across several environmental gradients will allow for a better understanding of biodiversity and ecological thresholds. read more