PUBLICATIONS, MEDIA, AND AWARDS
BOOKS & BOOK CHAPTERS
Ronconi, R. J.L. Smith and K.A. Allard. 2023. Protecting marine habitats: spatial conservation measures for seabirds at sea. In: L. Young and E. VanderWerf. Conservation of Marine Birds 1st Edition. Elsevier Publications. Paperback ISBN: 9780323885393
UNESCO-IOC/Europoean Commission. 2021. MSPglobal International Guide on Marine/Maritime Spatial Planning. Paris, UNESCO (IOC Manuals and Guides no 89). Authors: Joseph Onwona Ansong, Ingela Isaksson, Michele Quesada-Silva, Joanna Smith, Juan Luis Suarez de Vivero, Riku Varjopuro, Zhiwei Zhang.
Smith, J.L. 2017. Options for adopting Marine Spatial Planning. In: Cervigni, R. and P.L. Scandizzo. The Ocean Economy in Mauritius: Making it Happen, Making it Last. World Bank Group. Publication. Pp: 239-276
Smith, J.L. 2016. Managing and Protecting Services. In: Spalding, M.D. and R.D. Brumbaugh, and E. Landis. Atlas of Ocean Wealth. The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA
Smith, J.L., C.P.H. Mulder and J.C. Ellis. 2011. Seabirds as Ecosystem Engineers: Nutrient Inputs and Physical Disturbance. In: Seabird Islands: Ecology, Invasion, and Restoration (Eds. W.B. Anderson, P.J. Bellingham, C.P. Mulder, and D.R. Towns). Oxford University Press.
Smith, J.L. 2006. A Closer Look: Invasive Species on the Queen Charlotte Islands. In: Boersma, P. D., S. H. Reichard, and A. N. Van Buren (Eds.). Invasive Species in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle: University of Washington Press. Pp. xxi-xxiv.
JOURNALS
Short, C.L., J.L. Smith, J. Bones, S. Diggon, A. Heidt, C. Mcdougall, and K.A. Pawluk. 2023. Marine zoning for the Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP) in British Columbia, Canada. Marine Policy. In press. 105524. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105524.
Gaston, A.J., N. Pilgrim, K. Moore and J.L. Smith. 2023. Population change and nest tree availability of a small-island population of Red-breasted Sapsuckers Sphyrapicus ruber breeding in old-growth temperate rainforest. Wilson Journal of Ornithology. 135(1): 10-21. https://doi.org/10.1676/22-00006.
Bertram, D.F., L. Wilson, K. Charleton, A. Hedd, G.J. Robertson, J.L. Smith, K.H. Morgan, X.J. Song. 2021. Modelling entanglement rates to estimate mortality of marine birds in British Columbia commercial salmon gillnet fisheries. Marine Environmental Research 166: 105628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2021.105268
Diggon, S., J. Bones, C.J. Short, J.L. Smith, M. Dickinson, K. Wozniak, K. Topelko, and K.A. Pawluk. 2020. The Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast – MaPP: a collaborative and co-led marine planning process in British Columbia. Marine Policy. doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2020.104065
McGowan, J., R. Weary, L. Carriere, E.T. Game, J.L. Smith, M. Garvey and H.P. Possingham. 2020. Prioritizing debt conversion opportunities for marine conservation. Conservation Biology. 34(5): 1065-1075 doi:10.1111/cobi.13540
Pilgrim, N., J.L. Smith, K. Moore and A.J. Gaston. 2020. Nest site characteristics of cavity-nesting birds using a small island ecosystem in Haida Gwaii (British Columbia, Canada). Canadian Field Naturalist 133(4): 352-363 doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v133i4.2277
Smith, J.L., H.E. Sims, W. Cosgrow, A. de Comarmond, W. Agricole, and R. Tingey. 2019. Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative – an update on milestones and implementation planning. Seychelles Research Journal. 1(2): 157-161
Lombard, A.T., N.C. Ban, J.L. Smith, S.A. Wood, S.E. Lester, K. J Sink, A.L. Jacob, Z. Kyriazi, R. Tingey and H. E. Sims. 2019. Practical approaches and advances in spatial tools to achieve multi-objective marine spatial planning. Frontiers in Marine Science. 6(166). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2019.00166
Gaston, A.J., S.A. Stockton and J.L. Smith. 2006. Species-area relationships and the impact of deer-browse in the complex phytogeography of the Haida Gwaii archipelago (Queen Charlotte Islands), British Columbia. Ecoscience. 13(4): 511-522.
Stockton, S.A., Bobechko, L., I. Buttler and J.L. Smith. 2006. Menzies’ pipsissewa Chimaphila menziesii: a widespread but previously overlooked species on Haida Gwaii. Canadian Field Naturalist.
Smith, J.L. and K.D. Hyrenbach. 2003. Galapagos Islands to British Columbia: seabird communities along a 9,000 km transect from the tropical to the subarctic eastern Pacific Ocean. Marine Ornithology. 31:155-166.
Gaston, A.J. and J.L. Smith. 2001. Changes in oceanographic conditions off northern British Columbia (1983 – 1999) and the reproduction of a marine bird, the Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus). Canadian Journal of Zoology. 79:1735-1742.
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS and REPORTS
Robinson, C., J. Boutillier, D. Biffard, E.J. Gregr, J. Finney, T. Therriault, M. Greenlaw, V. Barrie, M. Foreman, A. Pena, D. Masson, K. Bodker, K. Head, J. Spencer, J. Bernhardt, J. Smith, and C. Short. 2015. Key elements in the development of a hierarchical marine ecological classification system to support ecosystem approaches to management in Pacific Canada. CSAS Research Document 2015/028. Pacific Region. 66 pp. [peer-reviewed]
Blight, L.K., K.H. Morgan, J.L. Smith, H. Brekke, P.J. Hodum, S. Lawson and A. Medve. 2015. Management Plan for the Black-footed Albatross (Phoebastria nigripes) in Canada. Species at Risk Act Management Plan Series. Government of Canada, Ottawa, iv+ 30 pp. [peer-reviewed]
Vander Schaff, D., K. Popper, D. Kelly, J. Smith and J. White. 2013. Pacific Northwest Coast Marine Ecoregional Assessment. The Nature Conservancy. Portland, OR. [peer-reviewed]
Agostini, V, M. Anderson, C. Burns, P. Doran, J. Fargione, C. Groves, L. Hanners, J. Hoekstra, R. Marshall, S. Morrison, S. Palmer, D. Shaw, J. Smith, and J. Ward. 2011. Stepping up to the Challenge: A concept paper on whole system conservation. The Nature Conservancy, Boulder CO. [peer-reviewed]
Smith, J.L., N.R. Parker, K.H. Morgan, L.K. Blight, M.J. Chutter, P.J. Hodum, T. Mawani and D. C. Cunnington. 2007. Recovery Strategy for the Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) and Pink-footed Shearwater (Puffinus creatopus) in Canada [Draft]. Species at Risk Act Recovery Strategy Series. Environment Canada, Ottawa. 52 pp. [peer-reviewed]
Smith, J.L. 2007. National Plan of Action for Reducing the Incidental Catch of Seabirds in Longline Fisheries NPOA – Seabirds. Government of Canada, Ottawa.
Blight, L.K., J.L. Smith and J.M. Cooper. 2006. Status Report on black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes). Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). 71 pp. [peer-reviewed]
Parrish, J.K., F.K. Wiese and J.L. Smith. 2006. Dams as avian predator attractors and the efficacy of predator control strategies. In: Parrish, J.K. (Ed.). Avian Predation Final Report: 2002-2004. Report to the Chelan County Public Utility District, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Smith, J.L. and J.K. Parrish. 2006. Riparian or riprap: abundance, distribution and habitat use of common mergansers on a hydroelectric reservoir, Columbia River, WA. In: Parrish, J.K. (Ed.). Avian Predation Final Report: 2002-2004. Report to the Chelan County Public Utility District, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Parrish, J.K., L.Tear, J.L. Smith and F.K. Wiese. 2006. Breeding vs foraging: factors affecting the distribution and abundance of gulls on the mid-Columbia River. In: Parrish, J.K. (Ed.). Avian Predation Final Report: 2002-2004. Report to the Chelan County Public Utility District, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Smith, J.L. and N. Parker. 2006. Draft Recovery Strategy for short-tailed albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) and pink-footed shearwater (Puffinus creatopus) in Pacific Canadian waters. Vancouver: Environment Canada, 31 pp. [peer-reviewed]
Smith, J.L. and K.H. Morgan. 2005. A review of seabird bycatch in the longline and net fisheries in British Columbia, 1995-2002. Technical Report Series No. 401, Canadian Wildlife Service, Pacific and Yukon Region. 51 pp. [peer-reviewed]
Wiese, F. and J.L. Smith. 2003. Mortality estimates and population effects of Canada’s Pacific longline fisheries on black-footed albatross (Phoebastria nigripes): national and international implications. In: DFO-CWS National Working Group [Eds.]. Status report and future directions towards the development of a National Plan of Action for the reduction of incidental catch of seabirds in domestic and foreign longline fisheries in Canadian waters. Canadian Technical Report of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences No. 2471: 23-50. [peer-reviewed]
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Fraser, J. and J. Smith. 2006. Alaska Seabirds. Laminated field guide for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 6 pp.
Seattle Audubon Society. 2006. Great blue heron, Ardea herodias: Ecology and Conservation. Seattle Audubon Society, Seattle, WA. 12 pp.
Stockton, S.A., Bobechko, L., I. Buttler and J.L. Smith. 2005. Menzies’ pipsissewa, Chimaphila menziesii: a widespread but previously overlooked species on Haida Gwaii. Canadian Field Naturalist.
Smith, J.L. and A.J. Gaston. 2003. Limestone Island Research: Methods Manual v.3. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society. 62 pp.
Smith, J.L. 2003. Breeding records of birds of prey on East Limestone Island since 1990. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.] Laskeek Bay Research 12, Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Smith, J.L. 2003. Rare plants on East Limestone Island: a four year update. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.] Laskeek Bay Research 12, Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Cameron, R. and J.L. Smith. 2003. Lichens of East Limestone Island: the first checklist. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.] Laskeek Bay Research 12, Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Fraser, J. and J. Smith. 2002. Pacific Coastal Birds. Laminated Field Guide for Environment Canada. 2 pp.
Smith, J.L. 2002. Cavity and bark nesters on East Limestone Island. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.]. Laskeek Bay Research 11, Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Gaston, A.J. and J.L. Smith. 2001. Changes in oceanographic conditions off northern British Columbia (1983 – 1999) and the reproduction of a marine bird, the Ancient Murrelet (Synthliboramphus antiquus) Canadian Journal of Zoology. 79:1735-1742.
Hazlitt, S.L. and J.L. Smith. 2001. Adult Black Oystercatcher banding in Laskeek Bay: a report of a pilot project. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.] Laskeek Bay Research 10, Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Smith, J.L. 2000. Marine bird monitoring at Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. Lester Pearson College of the Pacific, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Ministry of Environment. 18 pp.
Smith, J.L. 1999. Methods Manual for East Limestone Island: Research Protocol. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society.
Smith, J.L. 1999. Identification of birds at sea: observer-training manual. Environment Canada. 26 pp.
Smith, J.L. 1999. Biodiversity monitoring in Clayoquot Sound: a field methods manual. Long Beach Model Forest Society, BC.
Smith, J.L. 1999. Glaucous-winged colony counts in Laskeek Bay. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.]. Laskeek Bay Research 9. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Smith, J.L. 1999. Trends in Ancient Murrelet burrow occupation on East Limestone Island, 1990-1997. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.]. Laskeek Bay Research 8. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Smith, J.L. and C.D. French. 1999. At-sea observations of Ancient Murrelet families in 1998. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.]. Laskeek Bay Research 9. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Smith, J.L. and I. Buttler. 1999. First record of Menzie’s pipsissewa, Chimaphilla menziesii, on Haida Gwaii. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.]. Laskeek Bay Research 9. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Smith, J.L., C.D. French and A.J. Gaston. 1999. The effects of the 1997-98 El – Niño on Ancient Murrelets in Haida Gwaii. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.]. Laskeek Bay Research 9. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Smith, J.L., C.D. French and G. Ellis. 1999. Orca sightings in Laskeek Bay: new information on transient and northern residents. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.]. Laskeek Bay Research 9. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Smith, J.L. and I. Buttler. 1999. Plants on East Limestone Island, with a particular emphasis on the occurrence of rare and uncommon species. In: Gaston, A.J. [Ed.]. Laskeek Bay Research 8. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society, BC.
Dechesne, S.B.C. and J.L. Smith. 1997. Wildlife Inventory on Haida Gwaii 1994-1996. Prepared for Coast Forest Management and Husby Group of Companies. Victoria, BC. 49 pp.
Smith, J.L. 1995. A Synthesis: Fluoride Monitorning Programs in the Kitimat Valley, BC 1971-1995. Ministry of Forests, British Columbia. 60 pp.
Smith, J.L. 1995. Life history, survivorship, and parasitoid complex of the jumping gall wasp, Neuroterus saltatorius, on Garry oak, Quercus garryana. M.Sc. Thesis, Univ of Victoria. 99 pp.
Smith, J.L. 1993. A description of the biology of the jumping gall wasp on Garry oak and possible natural controls In: Hebda, R.J. and F. Aitkens [Eds.]. Proceedings of the Garry Oak Meadow Colloquium. Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society. Victoria, BC.
FIELD AND TRAINING MANUALS
Smith, J.L. and A.J. Gaston. 2003. Limestone Island Research: Methods Manual v.3. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society. 62 p.
Smith, J.L. 2000. Marine bird monitoring at Race Rocks Ecological Reserve. Lester Pearson College of the Pacific, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and Ministry of Environment. 18 pp.
Smith, J.L. 1999. Methods Manual for East Limestone Island: Research Protocol. Laskeek Bay Conservation Society.
Smith, J.L. 1999. Identification of birds at sea: observer-training manual. Environment Canada. 26 pp.
Smith, J.L. 1999. Biodiversity monitoring in Clayoquot Sound: a field methods manual. Long Beach Model Forest Society, BC.
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE
- BBC News. Seychelles: The island nation with a novel way to tackle climate change. 8 Dec 2019
- The Nature Conservancy Magazine. 2019. Paradise Protection. Oct-Nov Issue
- The Journal of the Royal Overseas League. 2019 Issue 718: 9-11. Jun-Aug Issue
- The Guardian. Debt for dolphins: Seychelles creates huge marine parks in world-first finance scheme. Thu 22 Feb 2018
- National Geographic Magazine. 2016. Return of the Seychelles. March Issue
- The Nature Conservancy Magazine. 2016. Sea Change. Dec/January Issue
- See Seychelles MSP website for complete list of all media articles 2014-2020 www.seymsp.com
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
2023 The Nature Conservancy, Global Protect, Protect Science Team
2022 The Nature Conservancy, Global Protect. Expanded Impact
2022 The Nature Conservancy, Global Protect. Conservation Achievement – Blue Bonds team
2021 The Nature Conservancy, Global Protect. Conservation Achievement – Blue Bonds team
2019 TED Award- The Audacious Project: Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation
2018 Coastal Zone Canada H.B. Nicholls Award: Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP)
2017 Boat International Magazine Ocean Award for Innovation: Seychelles Debt Conversion and MSP
2017 The Nature Conservancy. Conservation Achievement Award – Seychelles Project
2016 Vancouver Aquarium Transformative Project Award – Coastal Ocean Awards: MaPP