Student Profile: Jenny MacPherson

Hometown: Antigonish, Nova Scotia

BSc (Biology): 2001, St.F.X.

MSc Candidate: 2006-2008

“The MSc. Aquaculture program at the NSAC is incredible.  In addition to conducting my own experiments with Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus), I have the opportunity to assist with other experiments involving a variety of finfish species and life-history stages.

This program combines classroom education with practical laboratory skills, water quality and recirculation system management, fish health monitoring, and daily husbandry.  In addition, I have learned how to statistically design an experiment and how to appropriately collect, analyze, and interpret data. I am happy that I am enrolled in such a comprehensive program." - Jenny MacPherson, Jan. 17, 2007

MSc Research: Grow-out performance of Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus)
in a saltwater recirculation system