On the back deck
About to deploy a neutrally buoyant "Swish float" in the Gulf of St. Lawrence from the back deck of the R/V Coriolis II. Photo credit: Jörg Behnke, 2022

About me

My name is Sam Stevens and I am a sea-going oceanographer currently based in British Columbia, Canada. I am interested in understanding how and why the ocean changes and the effect of those changes on humans and regional ecosystems. I am primarily an observational oceanographer (I've spent almost a year of my life at sea!) and where possible, I like to design and build my own inexpensive instruments to help me take measurements. I also use theory and model outputs to help me understand the ocean.  Currently, I am a part of the Canadian-Pacific Robotic Ocean Observing Facility (C-PROOF) research team where I mostly use ocean gliders and other autonomous platforms to understand the physical processes that influence ecosystems along the northeast Pacific continental shelf. Additionally, my professional experience includes roles as a Metocean Scientist, providing oceanographic and meteorological services to support the European offshore industry.