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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Current Whitehead Lab PhD students, Ana Eguiguren (@anaeg.bsky.social) and Christine Clarke (@cmk-clarke.bsky.social) brought their expertise to the recent update of Dale Rice’s foundational 1989 chapter on sperm whales. Reach out to Ana or Christine for a copy.

Photo of a group of sperm whales; taken by TA Jefferson; Fig 7.6 of the published book chapter.

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

When she’s not in the lab studying, you can find her diving into a good book, hiking along the coast, in the dance studio, or wishing she was out in the field!

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Female sperm whales live in societies comprised of social units, groups, and clans. Clan identity is assumed to be vital to an individual and remains the same for life. Madi’s honours project investigates these clan assignments and the social biology of sperm whales in the Galápagos region.

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Next up for our lab member introduction is Madison Sliwa! www.linkedin.com/in/madison-s... Madi is a fifth-year undergraduate honours student completing her degree in Marine Biology. Madi is studying sperm whales in the Galápagos Islands.

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Outside of the lab and school, Katija loves to explore outdoors, rock climb, and discover new crafts to make (typically all while listening to podcasts).

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

She is especially interested animal sociality and behaviour, so is super excited to continue working with the Whitehead lab for her honours project analyzing a “head-butt” behaviour observed in northern bottlenose whales.

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Our next lab member introduction is Katija Newton!! Katja is a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in Marine Biology. As a co-op student last semester, Katija identified and catalogued 2025 field photos for the northern bottlenose whale project. www.linkedin.com/in/katija-ne...

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

When she’s not studying or in the field, you’ll find her outdoors – hiking, snorkelling, surfing, or running – always looking for an excuse to dive into the ocean and explore the biodiversity beneath the surface!

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Next up for lab member introductions is: Charlotte Powell www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte... Charlotte is a fifth year undergraduate student studying Marine Biology and Ocean Sciences.Last semester, she completed an Independent Study with the Whitehead Lab.

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

David is an outdoor enthusiast, who has a deep love for oceans, water, and mountains.

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Body condition is an indicator of individual health. He will also be examining the severity of anthropogenic markings (scars from entanglements and vessel strikes).

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Next up for our lab member introductions is: David Gaspard www.linkedin.com/in/david-gas... David is a M.Sc. student in the Whitehead Lab using drone imagery to measure northern bottlenose whales' body condition in the Scotian Shelf, offshore Newfoundland, and the Arctic.

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whiteheadlab.bsky.social @whiteheadlab.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Congratulations to Christine @cmk-clarke.bsky.social on completing her ATC exam!🎉 Christine is a PhD candidate researching the mysterious movement and behaviour of male sperm whales, in collaboration with researchers around the globe.

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