Félicitations à tou.te.s les gagnant.e.s ! Congratulations to all the winners!
Merci à tous ceux qui ont envoyé leurs belles photos ! Et merci à tous ceux qui ont voté pour leurs préférées ! Nous attendons avec impatience l’édition de l’année prochaine !
Thank you to everyone who sent in their beautiful photos! And thanks to everyone who voted for their favorites! Looking forward to next years!
By Olivia St-Laurent, MSc student at McGill University
As I approached the completion of an MSc in Renewable Resources at McGill University, I traveled to Europe to attend a congress in Helsinki, Finland, and to present my work at an academic conference in Oslo, Norway. With the help of an excellence award granted by the QCBS, I had the opportunity to jet off to Scandinavia and experience long summer days and long summer nights under a sky that remained bright for 18 hours every day.
Part 1
My Scandinavian experience kicked off with the Sustainability Research & Innovation (SRI) Congress in Helsinki, Finland, which gathered scientists, policy makers, executives, artists, and innovators. The common thread linking together such a diverse array of voices and perspectives? The desire to discover, create, and learn about sustainability solutions for designing a good life.
A recurring question seemed to hopscotch from one conversation to another. I first heard it in a plenary session, then during an interactive roundtable discussion and again, as I eavesdropped on an informal conversation during one of (many, many) coffee breaks: What constitutes a good life?
While most of us attending the conference have in one way or another dedicated ourselves to creating a more liveable, equitable, and sustainable planet, there are differences in what we aspire to achieve, in how we envision a better future where life for people and nature is, well, good. This seemingly simple question sparked dynamic, captivating exchanges throughout the five days of the congress.
In one particularly moving plenary, called “Living on the Frontlines of Change” in partnership with the Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change (GIYSCC), we heard personal anecdotes on living the impacts of climate change, presented in speakers’ native languages and translated for the audience. This was a welcome reminder of the vast differences that exist in how people experience the present, and what they aspire to achieve in the future.
On Helsinki Day (June 12th is the city’s birthday), the annual “Dinner under the Sky” invited conference participants to dine at the same table as city dwellers, fellow researchers, and even the mayor of Helsinki. Here, there is no pretense; young high schoolers dine and engage in friendly debate with the city’s climate director over non-alcoholic beers, as if this were all perfectly normal. I loved it. I enjoyed a hearty vegan meal with the splendid company of strangers, and was invited to share my feelings about fostering societal trust and cooperation to tackle the growing dangers of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Next, a half-day discussion forum on sustainable cities hosted by the City of Helsinki invited attendees to workshop solutions for keeping the world’s cities within planetary boundaries. The workshop was preceded by a panel discussion about the city’s efforts, and the challenges it faces, in the fight against climate change. This event highlighted the complexities of adapting one city’s successful innovations to fit with the realities of other places, other communities, and other governance contexts. It emphasized the importance of breaking down silos, between cities and between nations, to foster collective learning and share lessons learned about experiments in urban sustainability and resilience.
While the challenges we face are ever-growing, I felt inspired by the stories, poems, and insightful think-pieces of scholars from around the world telling what brings them hope. This casual yet incredibly touching gathering took place at Puistokatu 4, an innovative project and curated space dedicated to fostering new encounters, community, and collaborative action with a mission to craft a good life within planetary boundaries.
Although my visit to beautiful Helsinki was hampered by a stubborn cold and untimely coughing fits, I simply could not say goodbye without having experienced a visit to a public sauna, and a (very cold and energizing) swim in the Baltic Sea!
Part 2
Next, I flew to Oslo, Norway for the 14th International Sustainability Transitions (IST) conference, which began with a welcome day for early career researchers. Little did I know how special and supportive the ‘conference buddies’ I met on this first day would become. Again and again, we conference buddies bumped into each other, either to share a quick lunch, to cheer each other on before a presentation, to decide on outfits for the evening’s networking cocktail, to brainstorm on the sorry state of the world, or to find comfort and feel optimism in one another’s dedication to crafting a better tomorrow.
My presentation was scheduled at 9am the morning after the conference party. I half expected to find myself standing alone at the front of the seminar room, facing audience members that were either sleep-deprived or hungover (or both), nervously speeding through my ten minute slideshow, only to have a series of difficult questions fired at me by my discussant (who I was sure had had a restful night’s sleep), and walk away feeling like an imposter. In reality, I stood facing a full room of smiling conference buddies (and other faces I recognized from the last few days). I confidently delivered my presentation, enthusiastically sharing the results of a case study in which I examined the impacts of local government policy on the sustainability transformation of a borough located in the far east of Montreal. The animated audience generously complimented my presentation, asked interesting questions, and offered constructive feedback that improved the final draft of a paper I was preparing for publication.
While I eventually grew tired of the generic lecture-style sessions (especially the speed talks, which always left me wanting more), I grasped the value of an academic conference for gathering a global community of researchers sharing interests and objectives, sparking new partnerships, and transferring knowledge and nuggets of insight between senior scholars and up-and-coming young scientists.
On my last day in Oslo, I visited a public sauna floating on the sea, built using recovered and upcycled materials, with my Spanish and Australian conference buddies. Together, we recounted each day of the conference, sharing stories and adding new pieces to the collective memory of a great experience.
About the author: Olivia St-Laurent is an MSc candidate at McGill University co-supervised by Dr. Elena Bennett (department of Natural Resource Sciences at McGill University) and Dr. Karina Benessaiah (based at the University of Guelph in Ontario). Olivia is driven by hopeful visions of a better future in which people and nature thrive, and is passionately committed to advancing sustainability through research and tangible action. Currently, she studies transformations in cities towards greater social and ecological sustainability.
By Anthony Gagliano, MSc student at McGill University
Attending the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE) conference in Vancouver in May 2024 was an incredible experience. Surrounded by experts and fellow researchers, I was exposed to various innovative studies and discussions that broadened my understanding of ecology, evolution and the research conducted by my peers, across countries and institutions. This being the first time I visited the west coast, I not only enjoyed my time at the conference, but also got to explore the beautiful city of Vancouver.
After loads of hard work in the past semesters, the opportunity to travel and present my work on sunfish hybridization at the national level was very exciting! My presentation allowed me to explain the work I conducted during my undergraduate degree, which I am now continuing as a master’s student. My talk allowed me to communicate the morphological, dietary, and genetic differences between Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and hybrid sunfish.
One of my key takeaways from the CSEE conference was the presence of such a diversity of research approaches within the field. From the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, to behavioral ecology and conservation genetics, the presentations offered different perspectives across topics. The talks at this conference also emphasized the importance of effectively communicating research to broader audiences, which is a skill that will be crucial as I advance in my career.
After conference hours, I got the chance to visit Vancouver and discover the wildlife found around the city. The large mountains surrounding the city were beautiful and I loved the numerous green and natural spaces. One of the highlights of the trip was seeing orcas with the Wild Whales boat agency. We toured Burrard Inlet and Nanaimo in search of seals, whales and sea lions. I also got to observe bird species and interesting marine life on the coasts of Stanley Park. I visited the University of British Columbia campus and walked the streets and neighborhoods of downtown Vancouver to explore attractions and try the local cuisine. I enjoyed the seafood and salmon chowder at the Granville market, with its fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Finally, I also had a great time walking around Chinatown, visiting the Gastown Steam Clock and the natural beaches around Stanley Park.
Overall, the trip to Vancouver was both academically and personally enriching. The city’s natural beauty and the conference atmosphere made for an unforgettable experience. I am grateful for the opportunity and the support from QCBS which allowed me to participate in this conference. I look forward to applying what I have learned to my future work, and I hope to visit Vancouver again soon.
About the Author:
Anthony Gagliano is an M.Sc. candidate at McGill University, supervised by Dr. Denis Roy. From a young age, he has been passionate about wildlife, but his focus has always been the underwater world and the creatures that call it home. Anthony is currently studying interspecific hybridization between Bluegill and Pumpkinseed sunfish around the island of Montréal. After receiving his B.Sc. from McGill University in 2023, Anthony is pursuing his academic career through a master’s degree in wildlife biology in the Fish Population and Conservation Genomics Laboratory.
By Adam-Emmanuel Tremblay, MSc student at McGill University
In May 2024, I had the privilege of travelling to Vancouver for the very first time to attend the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE). I followed this up by going to my study area, Haida Gwaii, BC, to collect some samples crucial to my research project. Here is an overview of the trip, one that was valuable on both a personal and professional level.
I arrived in Vancouver a day before the conference and was able to explore the city centre. The conference took place at the University of British Columbia campus and hosted approximately 500 researchers from across the US and Canada. Through the mixers and talks, I got to know people who worked on similar topics as me and more importantly, people who didn’t. I discovered new fields and projects I might never have learnt about otherwise, while also sharing my experiences and research.
Towards the end of the conference, I presented a poster titled “Examining parallel and non-parallel components of lake-stream stickleback divergence on Haida Gwaii.” Even though I was anxious about this presentation, it ended up being one of the highlights of my trip. Indeed, the more I talked, the more I realized I enjoyed presenting my poster. It allowed me to display my research that I’m so passionate about to new people with similar interests. It also allowed me to meet numerous people who were intrigued by my project and were able to give me valuable advice and recommendations.
As mentioned above, QCBS also allowed me to travel to Haida Gwaii to collect new samples for my research project. Despite going to Haida Gwaii last year to collect samples, this second trip was necessary to improve and complete my dataset.
Recent studies on the threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) fish system have significantly advanced our knowledge of evolutionary processes like parapatric divergence. Parapatric divergence is a process where two connected environments, like a lake or a river, are colonized by an original population that slowly “splits” and independently adapts to each environment. Yet, new examples of parapatric divergence are needed to clarify and better current knowledge and to make discoveries. Past studies on the archipelago of Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada, suggest that there is high potential to lead to advances. Indeed, this archipelago is considered one of the more striking examples of evolutionary radiation of vertebrates in the temperate latitudes, which implies that lake-stream pairs on Haida Gwaii might display unique patterns only found on Haida Gwaii. Yet, insufficient parapatric divergence research has been done in Haida Gwaii to confirm this statement, since most pairs are yet to be studied. My project aims to assess Haida Gwaii’s potential for parapatric divergence research by sampling new lake-stream pairs and highlighting new cases of parapatric divergence to compare Haida Gwaii to other areas of the stickleback range.
Through the ten days I spent in Haida Gwaii, I explored new areas and hiked through forests and bogs. I saw mountains, plants and animals that I had never seen before. I got to know my lab and supervisor better. Finally, I also collected 22 new stickleback populations for eight new lake-stream pairs, increasing my total number of pairs to 15, thereby doubling the number of pairs included in my project.
In conclusion, the QCBS Excellence award helped me gain valuable insight and experiences by giving me the opportunity to attend CSEE and collect more samples from my study area. These experiences will surely improve the quality of my research project and help me navigate the rest of my career.
About the author: Adam-Emmanuel Tremblay is an MSc student in the Biology Department at McGill University under the supervision of Prof. Andrew Hendry. Adam-Emmanuel specializes in eco-evolutionary dynamics in freshwater fishes, like the three spine stickleback.
Par Raphaëlle Fréchon, Étudiante en doctorat à l’Université du Québec en Outaouais
Pour plusieurs, l’été est la saison des sorties en plein air…mais pour les propriétaires canins, planifier des activités en nature peut être compliqué puisqu’ils seront butés à plusieurs restrictions et interdictions. Certains applaudissent ces initiatives, d’autres les boudent. La cohabitation faune – animaux de compagnie est un débat qui peut être épineux. Ce billet qui portera uniquement sur le cas des chiens, se veut un état des lieux et une amorce pour susciter des réflexions plus approfondies.
Tout d’abord, j’aimerais déclarer mon impartialité : Je suis biologiste et propriétaire d’un chien et d’un chat. Mon quotidien est teinté de questionnements associés au bien-être animal, tant chez les animaux domestiques, d’élevage et sauvages ainsi qu’à la place prise par les humains dans la nature. J’anthropomorphise probablement très souvent mes deux compagnons, mais tente de demeurer critique et objective lorsque je m’informe à leur sujet.
Les humains ont domestiqué plusieurs animaux, dont ceux de compagnie. Ceux-ci ont évolué avec nous et nous héritons aujourd’hui de cette relation privilégiée. Il est de mon avis que nous avons une responsabilité collective de veiller à leur bien-être; que nous soyons pour ou contre la présence ou même l’existence d’animaux domestiques. Ces derniers dépendent de nous d’une certaine façon et ne devraient pas être laissés à eux-mêmes, ni négligés. Toutefois, nous vivons avec le paradoxe de la biophilie, où le préjugé favorable envers certains animaux domestiques en menace d’autres (Christie 2020). La présence d’animaux de compagnie est en effet non négligeable; on retrouve plus d’animaux de compagnie que d’habitants en Amérique du Nord (Christie 2020).
La biodiversité est en déclin mondialement pour trois raisons majeures : les changements climatiques, la pollution et la perte d’habitat (Doherty et al. 2016; Hilty et al. 2020). Globalement, les chiens sont considérés comme le troisième prédateur le plus envahissant et dommageable après les rongeurs et les chats, bien que cette statistique touche principalement les chiens errants (Doherty et al. 2016). La présence de chiens, incluant en laisse, rend les animaux sauvages alertes et les incite à se cacher. Conséquemment, ils fréquentent moins leur territoire s’ils détectent leur présence, ce qui réduit la taille ou la qualité de leur habitat (Hennings et Park 2016; Lafferty 2001). La présence de chiens n’est certainement pas le seul problème pour la biodiversité, mais peut contribuer aux impacts multiples et cumulatifs. Par exemple, un lapin qui prend la fuite contre un chien amusé dépensera beaucoup d’énergie et risquera de se blesser, ce qui pourrait affecter sa survie.
De plus, les chiens peuvent perturber l’équilibre des milieux naturels en les surchargeant de nutriments lorsque leurs excréments ne sont pas ramassés (De Frenne et al. 2022). Dans un écosystème naturel, les nutriments sont recyclés dans la chaîne alimentaire. Les croquettes d’animalerie ne font pas partie de cet écosystème local et ajoutent une charge nutritive, en phosphore notamment. Par ailleurs, les excréments peuvent être vecteurs de résistance aux antibiotiques (Yang et al. 2022) et d’indésirables comme E. coli, le parvovirus, la rage, les vers ronds, etc; (Carattoli et al. 2005; Gagnon et al. 2016; Ghaffar 2015; Ghasemzadeh et Namazi 2015; Hennings et al. 2016 d’où l’importance de toujours avoir un (ou quatre) petits sacs et de les conserver avec soi pour en disposer convenablement.
Toutefois, la cohabitation chien-biodiversité nécessite une prise en compte de différents éléments, incluant les besoins canins (Banks et Bryant 2007). Avec davantage d’endroits désignés aux usages et permissions variés, on justifierait mieux l’exclusion de chiens à des endroits clés (Banks et Bryant 2007; CIME Haut-Richelieu 2019; Stigner et al. 2016). Autrement dit, de meilleures infrastructures canines limiteraient peut-être les infractions en milieux naturels protégés.
D’un point de vue du comportement canin, tous les chiens ont besoin d’exercice et de faire travailler leur cerveau (Boonhoh et al. 2024 ; Krichbaum et al. 2023). Ces activités réduisent le stress, les stimulent mentalement et contribuent à leur santé (Boonhoh et al. 2024; Flint et al. 2013; Lofgren et al. 2014). Pour l’humain moyen, certaines de ces activités, comme aller chercher une balle, sont vues comme candides et attendrissantes, alors qu’elles sont qualifiées d’enrichissement et améliore leur bien-être (Kleiman et al. 2010).
Au Québec, il est interdit de se promener avec son chien sans laisse dans les endroits publics (Gouvernement du Québec, 2024). Les propriétaires canins ont donc recours aux parcs à chiens publics ou à un terrain privé. Les parcs à chiens ne conviennent pas à tous, humain comme chiens; certains chiens sont craintifs, malades ou en attente d’être stérilisés. Rappelons également que tous les transports en communs n’acceptent pas les chiens. L’alternative du terrain privé est inaccessible pour beaucoup de personnes. Certes, plusieurs établissements de plein air, ainsi que de nombreux parcs nationaux acceptent les chiens en laisse, mais il y a un manque important de milieux adaptés permettant aux chiens de se dépenser pleinement qui soient largement accessibles.
Or, des alternatives plus permissives existent ailleurs au Canada. Dans d’autres provinces canadiennes comme en Nouvelle-Écosse, les chiens sont permis pendant certaines périodes dans les terrains de baseball mais doivent être en mesure de répondre à des commandes vocales (Halifax Regional Municipality, 2018). En Colombie-Britannique, presque toutes les offres d’activités de plein-air ont une alternative permettant les chiens comme des plages, parcs et restaurants (BringFido, 2024). Certains milieux naturels accueillent partiellement les selon les périodes de nidification par exemple (Comox Valley Regional District, 2024).
Les principaux arguments contre des initiatives permissives incluent généralement les allergies, la peur et l’irresponsabilité. Ces problèmes sont réels et à prendre en compte mais ne justifient pas l’inaction. Créer des espaces sains pour une meilleure cohabitation chien-population-biodiversité procurera de nombreux bénéfices. Des aménagements diversifiés et avec plus d’attributs naturels (ombre, eau, arbres) permettraient de justifier l’interdiction d’accès aux chiens dans certains sites où la nature est particulièrement sensible et ainsi prévenir une dégradation généralisée. La situation actuelle – où bon nombre de chiens sont sous-stimulés et anxieux – n’est pas enviable et nous pouvons faire mieux. Les bénéfices des animaux de compagnie pour la santé mentale, contrer l’isolement, favoriser l’exercice physique et la santé en général ne sont plus à prouver (Angliss et al. 2021; Kwong et Bartholomew 2011; Wells 2007). Nous avons, selon moi, un devoir envers la faune sauvage avec laquelle nous cohabitons, tout comme la faune domestiquée par nos ancêtres.
À propos de l’auteure :
Raphaëlle Fréchon est candidate au doctorat à l’Université du Québec en Outaouais, sous la supervision de Jérôme Dupras, titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada en économie écologique. Elle travaille sur les retombées de l’approche par services écosystémiques pour la conservation des milieux naturels. Ses assistants, Miu Miu et Taïga veillent à ce qu’elle soit assidue au travail de sa thèse et qu’elle marche suffisamment au quotidien.
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/?trk=guest_homepage-basic_google-one-tap-submit
Profil étudiant CRCEE: https://www.crcecoeco.ca/a-propos/equipe-chaire/
Angliss, G., Hedge, Z., & Barrett, C. (2021). Wellness and Medical Needs of Therapy Animals. In The Welfare of Animals in Animal-Assisted Interventions: Foundations and Best Practice Methods (pp. 155-190). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Banks, P. B., & Bryant, J. V. (2007). Four-legged friend or foe? Dog walking displaces native birds from natural areas. Biology letters, 3(6), 611-613.
Boonhoh, W., Saramolee, P., Sriphavatsarakom, P., Amaek, W., Waran, N., & Wongtawan, T. (2024). Preference of dogs towards feeding toys made of natural rubber, and their potential to improve canine behaviour: A study based on owners’ observations. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 270, 106142.
BringFido. (2024). Dog Friendly British Columbia. https://www.bringfido.com/destination/state/british_columbia/
Carattoli, A., Lovari, S., Franco, A., Cordaro, G., Di Matteo, P., & Battisti, A. (2005). Extended-spectrum β-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolated from dogs and cats in Rome, Italy, from 2001 to 2003. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 49(2), 833-835.
Christie, P. (2020). Unnatural Companions: Rethinking Our Love of Pets in an Age of Wildlife Extinction. Island Press.
CIME Haut-Richelieu. (2019). Enjeu : Les chiens. http://cimehautrichelieu.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fiche7.Chiens.pdf
Comox Valley Regional District. (2024). Dogs in Parks. https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails-beach-accesses/dogs-parks
De Frenne, P., Cougnon, M., Janssens, G. P., & Vangansbeke, P. (2022). Nutrient fertilization by dogs in peri‐urban ecosystems. Ecological Solutions and Evidence, 3(1), e12128.
Doherty, T. S., Glen, A. S., Nimmo, D. G., Ritchie, E. G., & Dickman, C. R. (2016). Invasive predators and global biodiversity loss. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 113(40), 11261-11265.
Flint, H. E., Atkinson, M., Lush, J., Hunt, A. B., & King, T. (2023). Long-lasting chews elicit positive emotional states in dogs during short periods of social isolation. Animals, 13(4), 552.
Gagnon, C. A., Allard, V., & Cloutier, G. (2016). Canine parvovirus type 2b is the most prevalent genomic variant strain found in parvovirus antigen positive diarrheic dog feces samples across Canada. The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 57(1), 29.
Ghaffar, A. (2015). Parasitology-Chapter Four: Nematodes (Round Worms). Microbiology and Immunology On-Line. University of South Carolina, School of Medicine.
Ghasemzadeh, I., & Namazi, S. H. (2015). Review of bacterial and viral zoonotic infections transmitted by dogs. Journal of medicine and life, 8(Spec Iss 4), 1.
Gouvernement du Québec. (2024). Encadrement des chiens. https://www.quebec.ca/agriculture-environnement-et-ressources-naturelles/sante-animale/animaux-compagnie/encadrement-chiens
Halifax Regional Municipality. (2018). Off-leash area rules. https://www.halifax.ca/home-property/animal-services/halifax-leash-areas
Hilty, J. A., Worboys, G. L., Keeley, A., Woodley, S., Lausche, B. J., Locke, H., Carr, M., Pulsford, I., Pittock, J., White, J. W., Theobald, D. M., Levine, J., Reuling, M., Watson, J. E. M., Ament, R., & Tabor, G. M. (2020). Guidelines for conserving connectivity through ecological networks and corridors (C. Groves, Ed.). IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.CH.2020.PAG.30.en
Hennings, L., & Parks, M. (2016). The impacts of dogs on wildlife and water quality: A literature review. Vol. April, 1-13.
Kleiman, D. G., Thompson, K. V., & Baer, C. K. (Eds.). (2010). Wild mammals in captivity: principles and techniques for zoo management. University of Chicago Press.
Krichbaum, S., Ramey, C., Cox, E., & Lazarowski, L. (2023). No bones about it: The effect of chewing on cognition in dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 268, 106078.
Kwong, M. J., & Bartholomew, K. (2011). “Not just a dog”: An attachment perspective on relationships with assistance dogs. Attachment & human development, 13(5), 421-436.
Lofgren, S. E., Wiener, P., Blott, S. C., Sanchez-Molano, E., Woolliams, J. A., Clements, D. N., & Haskell, M. J. (2014). Management and personality in Labrador Retriever dogs. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 156, 44-53.
Stigner, M. G., Beyer, H. L., Klein, C. J., & Fuller, R. A. (2016). Reconciling recreational use and conservation values in a coastal protected area. Journal of Applied Ecology, 53(4), 1206-1214.
Wells, D. L. (2007). Domestic dogs and human health: An overview. British journal of health psychology, 12(1), 145-156.
Yang, Y., Hu, X., Li, W., Li, L., Liao, X., & Xing, S. (2022). Abundance, diversity and diffusion of antibiotic resistance genes in cat feces and dog feces. Environmental Pollution, 292, 118364.
Photograph by Alexandre Turmaine, MSc student at McGill University
Here is a humble Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) taking a crepuscular crawl in the late afternoon at the Oka National Parc in late April. This photo caught the instance when the individual pulled out its forked tongue to “taste me” so to speak. The iconic flicking of a snake’s tongue is their way to sense their environment, snakes detect odor particles present in the air by bringing them onto specialized receptors localized in the roof of their mouth. Just like mammalian olfaction, in which we bring smells into our nose for identification by inhaling, snakes do so by extending their tongue out during which the odor particles bind to it and then bringing it back in to their sensory organ which interprets what it is detecting.
About the Photographer: My name is Alexandre Turmaine, following the completion of my undergraduate studies in environmental biology, I am starting a masters in the Renewable Resources department at McGill University studying the foraging success of a cliff nesting seabird (Thick-Billed Murre) using GPS accelerometers.