Meaghan Efford

Meaghan is an archaeologist and historical ecologist, and an expert in utilizing transdisciplinary approaches to reconstructing past ecosystem baselines to better understand social-ecological systems and environmental change over deep time. Her postdoctoral research focuses on on developing three stackable micro-credential courses on the Sustainable Blue Economy (SBE), designed to meet Canada’s growing need for a skilled workforce in this rapidly evolving sector. The courses will adopt an interdisciplinary approach to ocean science, combining natural sciences, social sciences, and Indigenous knowledge to address pressing ocean challenges. Key topics will include Indigenous stewardship, coastal ecology, economics, climate change, and fisheries management, emphasizing practical, real-world applications. These courses will provide skill development in science communication, integrating multiple knowledge systems in research, and engaging with policy through hands-on projects and case studies. Meaghan is a queer, disabled settler scientist and a Registered Professional Archaeologist (ID 5450). She is a guest on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.