Guardians of the DeepA grassroots citizen science SCUBA diving initiative and recruitment campaign was launched in 2017.
More information is available on the project website: Guardians of the Deep BC 
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Other Science Initiatives
Stefania started a Community Crab distribution and science program at Malahat Nation. Crab are fished to collect data on the population in Saanich inlet. Caught crab are then distributed to community members. She wrote this blog post about the initiative.
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Stefania brought the Adult Salmon Diet program to Raincoast Education Society. Improving data availability and program awareness on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Learn more here.
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Publications
Gorgopa, S. M. 2018. Citizen Science Data Quality: Harnessing the Power of Recreational SCUBA Divers for Rockfish (Sebastes spp.) Conservation. University of Victoria.
https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9985
Gorgopa, S., J.P. Volpe. 2018. "Can sport SCUBA divers provide reliable data for Rockfish conservation?". Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference. 86. https://cedar.wwu.edu/ssec/2018ssec/allsessions/86
Herunter, H., S. Gorgopa, J.S. MacDonald. 2016. “Factors Influencing Intertidal Biota Distribution on BC’s North Coast: Considerations for Oil Spill Contingency Planning and Response”. Proceedings of the Thirty-Ninth AMOP Technical Seminar, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, ON, pp. 1047-1062.
https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9985
Gorgopa, S., J.P. Volpe. 2018. "Can sport SCUBA divers provide reliable data for Rockfish conservation?". Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference. 86. https://cedar.wwu.edu/ssec/2018ssec/allsessions/86
Herunter, H., S. Gorgopa, J.S. MacDonald. 2016. “Factors Influencing Intertidal Biota Distribution on BC’s North Coast: Considerations for Oil Spill Contingency Planning and Response”. Proceedings of the Thirty-Ninth AMOP Technical Seminar, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, ON, pp. 1047-1062.
Presentations
Gorgopa, S.M., J.P. Volpe, J.T. Fisher, N.C. Ban. 2018 "Can Sport Divers Support Marine Conservation?". Presentation at the Victoria Golden Rods and Reels Club, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S.M., J.P. Volpe. 2018. “Can Sport SCUBA Divers Provide Reliable Data for Rockfish Conservation?”. Presentation at the 30th Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference, Seattle, WA, U.S.A. Link to proceedings.
Gorgopa, S.M., J.P. Volpe. 2018. “Can Sport SCUBA Divers Provide Reliable Data for Rockfish Conservation?”. Presentation at the 39th annual Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference, Bamfield, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S.M. 2017. “Storytelling and Public Action”. Presentation in the Ecology at UVIC seminar series Fall 2017, University of Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S.M. 2017. “Citizen Science Divers Wanted”. Presentation at Guardians of the Deep information sessions, University of Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S.M. 2017. “Update: SCUBA Divers Count Fish for Science”. Interview on CFAX Radio, Victoria B.C., Canada. August 10.
Gorgopa, S.M. 2017. “SCUBA Divers Count Fish for Science”. Interview on CFAX Radio, Victoria B.C., Canada. July 13.
Gorgopa, S.M., J.P. Volpe. 2017. “Evaluating the reliability of citizen science SCUBA surveys for long term monitoring of marine life”. Presentation at the 38th annual Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference, Bamfield, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S. M. 2017. “Scientific filmmaking”. Presentation in the Ecology at UVIC seminar series Spring 2017, University of Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Herunter, H., S. Gorgopa, J.S. MacDonald. 2016. “Factors Influencing Intertidal Biota Distribution on BC’s North Coast: Considerations for Oil Spill Contingency Planning and Response”. Proceedings of the Thirty-Ninth AMOP Technical Seminar.
Gorgopa, S.M., J.P. Volpe. 2018. “Can Sport SCUBA Divers Provide Reliable Data for Rockfish Conservation?”. Presentation at the 30th Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference, Seattle, WA, U.S.A. Link to proceedings.
Gorgopa, S.M., J.P. Volpe. 2018. “Can Sport SCUBA Divers Provide Reliable Data for Rockfish Conservation?”. Presentation at the 39th annual Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference, Bamfield, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S.M. 2017. “Storytelling and Public Action”. Presentation in the Ecology at UVIC seminar series Fall 2017, University of Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S.M. 2017. “Citizen Science Divers Wanted”. Presentation at Guardians of the Deep information sessions, University of Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S.M. 2017. “Update: SCUBA Divers Count Fish for Science”. Interview on CFAX Radio, Victoria B.C., Canada. August 10.
Gorgopa, S.M. 2017. “SCUBA Divers Count Fish for Science”. Interview on CFAX Radio, Victoria B.C., Canada. July 13.
Gorgopa, S.M., J.P. Volpe. 2017. “Evaluating the reliability of citizen science SCUBA surveys for long term monitoring of marine life”. Presentation at the 38th annual Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference, Bamfield, B.C., Canada.
Gorgopa, S. M. 2017. “Scientific filmmaking”. Presentation in the Ecology at UVIC seminar series Spring 2017, University of Victoria, B.C., Canada.
Herunter, H., S. Gorgopa, J.S. MacDonald. 2016. “Factors Influencing Intertidal Biota Distribution on BC’s North Coast: Considerations for Oil Spill Contingency Planning and Response”. Proceedings of the Thirty-Ninth AMOP Technical Seminar.
Awards
Faculty of Graduate Studies Travel Grant (2018)
CUPE Conference Award (2018)
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference Student Support (2018)
UVIC Grad Student Society Department Grant (2016-2018)
Dr. Ian & Joyce McTaggart-Cowan Scholarship in Environmental Studies (2017)
Canadian Association for Underwater Science Training Scholarship (2017)
Lorene Kennedy Graduate Student Field Research Award (2017)
Mitacs Accelerate Program (2017)
‘Take Back the Wild’ (CPAWS) Campaign Seed Funding (2017)
Environment and Climate Change Canada- Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
(co-applicant with Galiano Conservation Association) (2016)
CUPE Conference Award (2018)
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference Student Support (2018)
UVIC Grad Student Society Department Grant (2016-2018)
Dr. Ian & Joyce McTaggart-Cowan Scholarship in Environmental Studies (2017)
Canadian Association for Underwater Science Training Scholarship (2017)
Lorene Kennedy Graduate Student Field Research Award (2017)
Mitacs Accelerate Program (2017)
‘Take Back the Wild’ (CPAWS) Campaign Seed Funding (2017)
Environment and Climate Change Canada- Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
(co-applicant with Galiano Conservation Association) (2016)
Skills
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Diving and Boating
Certified Scientific Diver (II) and PADI SCUBA Instructor Research Dive Boat Operation (SVOP + ROC-M) Water Rescue and Ocean Safety (Lifeguard, Rescue Diver) Recreational water activities (surfing, kayaking) Computer Programming languages: ‘R’ and Python, Statistical analysis, ArcGIS and QGIS, Primer-E Video and Photo editing: iMovie, Garage Band, Adobe Premiere Elements, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, Audacity Research Fish and Invertebrate Identification Live specimen collection and life support systems Research project design and implementation Field work planning and budgeting Communication Photography and Videography Writing for a target audience, editing, proof-reading Presenting and public speaking Science communication and Social Media Grass roots campaigning and volunteer recruitment |
Project Management SMART goal setting Progress reporting and self assessment Identifying key milestones and deliverables Leading team members in project completion |
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