Cadie Arbez-Rondeau

Title: Graduate Student
Email: arbez-rondeau-c61@webmail.uwinnipeg.ca

Degree: Master of Science
Thesis: Modelling Disturbance Impacts on Arctic Marine Mammals
Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Pierre Desforges
Entry: Fall 2024

Research Interests:
My research interests focus on climate- and human-driven changes that affect species within their environments. The objective of my project is to apply the Population Consequences of Disturbance (PCoD) framework to model the impacts of increased predation by killer whales, climate change effects, and shipping and underwater noise on beluga whales in the Canadian Arctic.

Biography:

I graduated from The University of Winnipeg in the spring of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology with minors in Geography and Indigenous Studies. As a bilingual francophone Métis woman, I bring a unique perspective to my scientific and environmental work. My educational journey and work experience have allowed me to observe the sensitivity and interconnectedness of nature, especially as it relates to the native flora and fauna within freshwater ecosystems.

This awareness has inspired me to deepen my knowledge, leading me to pursue a Master of Science with the ultimate goal of becoming a marine biologist. My commitment to conservation extends beyond academics, as I am also a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator, driven to advocate for our environment and inspire meaningful change. I am particularly passionate about understanding the impacts of climate change and human actions on ecosystems, species conservation, and the resilience of species as they adapt to changing conditions. I am constantly seeking new ways to advance my education and contribute to environmental protection, motivated by a strong respect for nature and a desire to create a sustainable future.