Marie Clément
Research Scientist
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada
Biography
Dr. Marie Clément is a research scientist with the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research at the Marine Institute of Memorial University. Since 2012, she is stationed at the Labrador Institute of Memorial University (Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador) and developing aquatic research projects in a northern context. Prior to joining Memorial University, Marie received her PhD from the University of Guelph and worked for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans from 2001 to 2012, where she studied the effects of anthropogenic activities on riverine habitat and fish populations as well as the efficiency of mitigation measures (e.g., peatland exploitation, timber harvesting, dam removal and fishways passage efficiency). She also investigated migration patterns of American eel between saline summer feeding grounds to freshwater overwintering. Since 2012, Marie has developed an Aquatic Research Program to address knowledge gaps with respect to fish populations in Labrador. The overall objectives of her research program are to: 1) generate scientific information to assist in conservation, fisheries management and food security in Labrador; 2) create training opportunities for Highly Qualified Personal; 3) promote community-building capacity; and 4) educate the public about aquatic science, fisheries management and conservation.
Research Interest
Aquatic science, fisheries management and conservation, food security