Cape Breton – Part Deux

Friends, I have news. While the tenure track position in Cairo, Egypt and other opportunities in Squamish, Calgary, Toronto, and St. Louis, USA were certainly alluring for many reasons, I’ve decided to accept a one year extension to my contract at Cape Breton University. There’s more work to be done professionally and personally, and I’m … Continue reading →

Halifax – Where the Odometer Meets Oceans Week

Another road trip to Halifax awaits us. I think I could drive the familiar five hour route from Sydney down the Trans Canada Highway with my eyes closed (on second thought, it’s best to keep at least one eye open at the wheel). To what does me and my odometer owe the pleasure? Well, it’s … Continue reading →

Amateur Islander?

Welcome home to Canadia! This time, we’re giving the East Coast a try. Following a 38 hour road-trip through the Midwest and along the East Coast of the US with Lilly, we’ve arrived safely in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, our new home for a bit. I’ve accepted a sabbatical replacement position through May at Cape … Continue reading →

Investigating Ocean Debris in the Pacific Gyre

I spent the end of what had been a restless and humid summer in St. Louis, MO serving as the Scientific Leadership Advisor aboard the SS Kaisei, a 151′ tall Briggatine sailing research vessel. The ship travels to the Pacific Gyre and in other routes between San Francisco and Vancouver to help drive awareness about … Continue reading →