Other Research

Basking Shark Migration Patterns

Supervisor: Dr. Paul Mensink, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

As my first experience with research, I aided in analyzing SPOT5 tags from basking sharks, used to track their seasonal migration. Our research found these sharks varied in their migration pattern, with some individuals choosing to remain in waters close to their summer homes in the North Atlantic and others traveling thousands of km to the coast of Africa.

Published Work: Johnston, EM; Houghton, JDR; Mayo, PA; Hatten, GKF; Klimley, PA; Mensink, PJ. (2022). Cool runnings: Behavioural plasticity and the realized thermal niche of basking sharks. Environmental Biology of Fishes. DOI: 10.1007/s10641-021-01202-8

Insecticide Resistance in Colorado Potato Beetles

Supervisor: Dr. Ian Scott, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, London, Canada

As part of an 8-month internship with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, I contributed to multiple published works regarding insecticide resistance in Colorado Potato Beetles. My primary contribution was in conducting a detailed literature search that was ultimately used in the introduction and discussion sections of two manuscripts.

Published Works:

1. Scott, IM; Vickruck, J; Hann, S; Krolikowski, S; Mackinley, P; Stokes-Rees, J; Hatten, G; Moffat, C. Regional differences in susceptibility to spinosyn insecticides registered for Colorado potato beetle management in Canada. Manuscript submitted for publication Dec 2022.

2. Scott, IM; Hatten, G; Tuncer, Y; Clarke, VC; Jurcic, K; Yeung, KKC. (2021). Proteomic analyses detect higher expression of C-Type lectins in imidacloprid-resistant Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say. Insects. 12(1). DOI: 10.3390/insects12010003

3. Scott, IM; Hatten, G; Asztalos, A; Bechard, A.; Ki, HW; Krolikowski, S; Mabed E; Pranger, J; Tuncer, Y. Field evaluation of cyantraniliprole for the control of wireworm damage on early and late season potatoes, 2019. 2020 Pest Management Research Report – 2020 Growing Season. Agriculture and AgriFood Canada. March 2021. Report 03. Vol. 59: 7-9. Non-refereed. Link: 2020 Pest Management Research Report