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KATIE DYCK

I am currently completing the final trimester of my Master of Marine Biology at James Cook University in Townsville, with a focus on marine conservation. Through the incredible hands-on opportunities offered here, I have developed a passion for sea turtles, fisheries science, and geospatial data analysis. My coursework has provided a strong foundation in R coding and ArcGIS, skills that I look forward to applying throughout my career as a marine biologist. Through my internship with the Global Ecology Lab, I am excited to further develop these skills while contributing to the Global Ecosystems Atlas.

Before moving to Australia, I completed a Bachelor of Science in 2019 at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, majoring in Marine Biology and minoring in Statistics. I began scuba diving in 2019 and have been passionate about it ever since, with the opportunity to explore coral reefs in Fiji, Mexico, and Australia. Experiencing the ocean firsthand has given me a deeper appreciation for its beauty and biodiversity, while reinforcing the importance of protecting these ecosystems for future generations.

Email: katie.dyck@my.jcu.edu.au 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-dyck