Nikolaus (Klaus) Gantner, M.Sc., Ph.D. - Arcticnet

Dr. Klaus Gantner March 2011Nikolaus (Klaus) Gantner, M.Sc., Ph.D.Expertise: Aquatic Food Web Ecology and EcotoxicologyCurrent position: NSERC Visiting FellowPR of Canada; Canadian Citizenship Application ‘received’.Water & Climate Impact Research Centre, Environment CanadaDepartment of Geography, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8W 3R4Phone: +1 (250) 363 8947; Mobile: +1 (250) 532 9780; Fax: +1 (250) 363 3586Email: nikolaus.gantner@ec.gc.ca or gantnern@uvic.ca----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------University Education2008 Ph.D. in Environmental Biology & Toxicology, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON,Canada2003 M.Sc. in Zoology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AustriaAwards and Scholarships2010 NSERC Visiting Fellowship (1 year) at W-CIRC/EC/U. Victoria, Victoria, BC2009 NSERC Visiting Fellowship (1 year) at W-CIRC/EC/U. Victoria, Victoria, BC2008 J.R.M. Kelso Scholarship in Environ. & Fisheries Sciences, U. of Guelph, ON2007 Poster Award (1 st ), ArcticNet ASM 07, Collingwood, ON2006 Poster Award (2 nd ), ArcticNet ASM 06, Victoria, BC2006 Graduate Students Award, Department of Toxicology, U. of Guelph, ON2006 Dr. M. Sharom Award of Excellence, U. of Guelph, ON2005 Graduate Students Award, Department of Toxicology, U. of Guelph, ON2004 DOC Scholarship (2yr), Austrian Academy of Science, Vienna, Austria2002 KWA bursary, Bureau of International Mobility, U. of Innsbruck, Austria2002 Bursary by the Canadian Studies Centre, U. of Innsbruck, AustriaResearch Grants2007 $12.000 Global Change Program, Austrian Academy of Sciences.Research experienceMy research experience stems from field expeditions to Nunavut and the NorthwestTerritories, followed by laboratory and data analysis, and the preparation of relatedscientific publications, presentations, assessments and reports. Since 2005, I sampled >40arctic and tundra lakes along with Inuit or Inuvialuit field crews, whom we trained relevantscientific sampling methods. At all lakes we conducted food web sampling (fish community,benthos, and zooplankton) and relevant limnological measurements. Studies included avariety of northern fish species (e.g. Arctic char, Lake trout, Whitefish, northern pike).Planning, licensing, and on-site logistics of these sampling expeditions were amongst myresponsibilities. I engaged in community outreach activities such as public meetings,presentations at schools or interviews with local media in Resolute Bay, Cambridge Bay,Tuktoyaktuk, and Inuvik. My current analytical and data analysis expertise includesecologically relevant stable isotope analysis (C, N, S, and Hg), Hg, and methylHg (DMA 80,GC AFS, laser ablation ICP MS, multi collector ICP MS), as well as qualitative andquantitative analysis of invertebrates. My PhD work was recognized internationally, as I wasinvited to speak at meetings and universities in Japan (‘06, ‘10), Austria (‘07), and Sweden(‘10). I am contributor to the AMAP Mercury Assessment 2011, the CACAR Phase III, theArctic Biodiversity Assessment (ABA), and am member of the Freshwater Expert MonitoringGroup of CAFF’s CBMP. Prior to Arctic research, I gained national and internationalexperience as student or professional in several projects in Austria (Water quality), France(Marine biology), and Canada (Stream ecology). My background in limnology and zoology(MSc), complemented by my training in ecotoxicology (PhD) and experience as postdoctoralresearcher gives me a comprehensive skill set to address current and future issuesin aquatic and environmental research.

Dr. Klaus Gantner March 2011PublicationsPeer-reviewed journals1. Rigét F., B. Braune, A. Bignert, S. Wilson, J. Aars, E. Born, M. Dam, R. Dietz, M.Evans, T. Evans, M. Gamberg, N. Gantner, N. Green, H. Gunnlaugsdóttir, K. Kannan,R. Letcher, D. Muir, K. Ólafsdóttir, P. Roach, C. Sonne, G. Stern, Ø. Wiig. Temporaltrends of Hg in Arctic biota, an update. Sci Total Environ (submitted, STOTEN-D-10-01826).2. Gantner N., J. Veillette, W. Michaud, R. Bajno. D.C. Muir, W. Vincent, M. Power, B.Dixon, J. D. Reist, R. Pienitz, S. Hausmann; Physical and biological factors affectingmercury and perfluorinated contaminants in Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) ofPingualuk Crater Lake (Nunavik, Canada). The Journal Arctic (submitted Arctic #10-148).3. Swanson H., N. Gantner, K. K. Kidd, D. C. Muir, and J. D. Reist. 2011. Comparison ofmercury concentrations in landlocked, resident, and sea-run fishes (Salvelinus spp.)from Nunavut, Canada. Environ Toxicol Chem (in press, ETCJ-Jul-10-00369).4. Gantner N., D. C. Muir, M. Power, D. Iqaluk, J. D. Reist, J. A. Babaluk, M. Meili, H.Borg, J. Hammar, W. Michaud, J. B. Dempson, and K. R. Solomon. 2010b. MercuryConcentrations in Landlocked Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) from the Canadian HighArctic: Part II – Influence of lake biotic and abiotic characteristics on geographicaltrends in 27 populations; Environ Toxicol Chem 29 (3) 633-643. DOI: 10.1002/etc.96.5. Gantner N., M. Power, D. Iqaluk, M. Meili, H. Borg, M. Sundbom, K. Solomon, G.Lawson, and D. C. Muir; 2010a; Mercury Concentrations in Landlocked Arctic char(Salvelinus alpinus) from the Canadian High Arctic: Part I – insights from trophicrelationships in 18 lakes; Environ Toxicol Chem 29 (3) 621-632. DOI: 10.1002/etc.95.6. Gantner N., H. Hintelmann, W. Zhang, D. Muir; 2009b; Variations in stable isotopefractionation of mercury in food webs of Arctic lakes; Environ Sci Technol 43, 9148-9154. DOI:10.1021/es901771r.7. Laird B.D., C. Shade, N. Gantner, H. M. Chan, S. D. Siciliano; 2009. Bioaccessibility ofmercury from traditional northern country foods measured using an in vitrogastrointestinal model is independent of mercury concentration; Sci Total Environ407, 6003-6008.DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2009.08.0148. Gantner N., Power M., Babaluk J. A., Reist J. D., Köck, G., Lockhart W. L., Solomon K.and Muir; D.C. 2009a. Temporal trends of mercury, cesium, potassium, selenium, andthallium in Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) from Lake Hazen (Nunavut): Effects oftrophic position, size and age. Environ Toxicol Chem 28 (2) 254-263. DOI:10.1897/08-054.1.9. Koblmüller S., Duftner N., Sturmbauer C., Sammer H., Gantner N., Kopp R., Voigt S.,Stadlbauer B., Brandstätter A. & Hanel R. 2003. Comparative investigations on feedingmorphology and feeding specificity of selected Mediterranean wrasse species(Perciformes, Labridae). Ber. d. nat.-med. Ver. Innsbruck Band 90, 219-230.Publications in preparation for peer-review10. Gantner N., R. J. Wastle, et al. and J. Babaluk; Validation of two otolith sectionmethods for determining ages of Arctic Char, Salvelinus alpinus, with reference to theoldest Arctic char captured. in prep11. Gantner N., F. Wrona, et al. and Jim D. Reist. Arctic freshwater fish: Status, spatialtrends, and gap analysis of species-richness. in prep12. Gantner N., F. Wrona, et al. and Jim D. Reist; Trophic interactions in small tundralakes; effects of fish presence versus shoreline slumping. in prep13. Gantner N., et. al., and D. Muir; Mercury concentrations in Arctic char (Salvelinusalpinus from two oligotrophic high-alpine lakes in Tirol, Austria. in prep14. Köck G., D. Muir, F. Yang, X. Wang, C. Talbot, N. Gantner, D. Moser. Bathymetry andSediment Geochemistry of Lake Hazen (Quttinirpaaq National Park, Ellesmere Island,Nunavut). in prep

Dr. Klaus Gantner March 2011Non-refereed publications and outreach1. Day at the Lake; Aurora College ENRTP class, Inuvik, NT, Sept 20102. Mentor of PolarTEACHERs at APECS OSC IPY Workshop Oslo, NOR, Jul 20103. Vancouver Aquarium, Arctic Exhibit, Photo contributions to the exhibit 20104. CKLB Native Communication Society, Interview: Ends of the World, April 20105. Spring 2010 e-CBMP Newsletter article, March 20106. Up the Food Chain; @Guelph Magazine, Vol.. 51, No. 14; September 26, 20077. With local help to Amituk´s shore. ArcticNet ASA Newsletter Vol 2. 20078. Interview with James Ford. ArcticNet ASA Newsletter Vol 1. 20069. CFRU Guelph Campus Radio: Progress of Research, March 7 th 200610. CBC North: Radio Interview on Progress of Research, July 3 rd 2006Peer-Review servicesScientific JournalsEnvironmental Science and Technology, since 2010Environmental Engineering Science, since 2010Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, since 2009Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, since 2008Journal of Limnology and Oceanography, since 2006International Funding AgenciesHungarian Scientific Research Fund (OTKA), Hungary, since 2010Amt für Hochschulförderung, Autonome Provinz Bozen – Südtirol, Italy, since 2010Teaching experience, seminars and guest lecturesUniversity level2010 Special Lecture, Graduate, Tamagawa University, Tokyo, Japan (October), Invited2010 Special Lecture, 4 th year, Tamagawa University, Tokyo, Japan (October), Invited2010 Guest Seminar, ITM, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden (June), Invited2008 Les Ecologistes Seminar Series, Biology Department, Simon Frasor University,Burnaby, BC (November), Invited2008 Guest lecture, Ryerson University, Toronto, (June), Invited2006 Guest lecture, Ryerson University, Toronto, (December), InvitedCollege level2011 ENRTP class, Aurora College, Inuvik, Northwest Territories (January)2009 ENRTP class, Aurora College, Inuvik, Northwest Territories (June)High school2010 High school, Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories (March)2009 High school, Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories (June)2006 Georgetown Catholic High School, October (Invited)2006 Tecumseh Elementary School, March (Invited)Supervision / training / mentorship2005-2007 Trained 2 local field assistants during fieldwork2007-2008 Trained and supervised work of 1 lab-assistant2009-2010 Trained 1 local field assistant during fieldwork2009-2010 Trained and supervised 5 lab-assistants

Dr. Klaus Gantner March 2011PresentationsConference presentations (2010-2011)1. Gantner, N., D. Ross, F. Wrona, E. Hille, D. Peters, P. di Cenzo, L. de Rham, T. Prowse,and J. Reist. Trophic interactions in northwestern Canadian tundra lakes - Canclimate induced permafrost thaw slumping affect fisheries habitat? NWT InternationalPolar Year (IPY) Results Conference, January 19-21 2011, Inuvik, NT. (platform)2. Gantner N, D. Ross, F. J. Wrona, P. di Cenzo, E. Hille, and J. D. Reist. Trophicinteractions in northwestern Canadian tundra lakes - Can climate induced permafrostthaw slumping affect fisheries habitat? 64 th Canadian Conference For FisheriesResearch (CCFFR), Jan 6-8 2011, Toronto, ON. (poster)3. Gantner, N., D. Ross, F. Wrona, E. Hille, D. Peters, P. di Cenzo, L. de Rham, T. Prowse,and J. Reist. Trophic interactions in northwestern Canadian tundra lakes - Canclimate induced permafrost thaw slumping affect fisheries habitat? NCE ArcticNetAnnual Scientific Meeting, Ottawa, ON, Dec 14-17 2010. (platform)4. Wrona, F., E. McCauley, T. Prowse, D. Peters, K. Flanagan, N. Gantner, P. di Cenzo,L. de Rham, M. Thompson, P. Mesquita, E. Hille, P. Moquin, & S. Kokelj.Biogeochemical and Ecological Responses of Arctic Upland Lakes to a ChangingCryosphere. NCE ArcticNet ASM, Ottawa, ON, Dec 14-17 2010. (Plenary)5. Moquin, P., F.J. Wrona, P.D. di Cenzo, J. Gareis, E. Hille, N. Gantner, A. Houben, W.Hurst, D. Ross and A. Trimble. Determining the impacts of shoreline retrogressivethermokarst slumping on the basal components of the aquatic food web. NCEArcticNet ASM, Ottawa, ON, Dec 14-17 2010. (Poster)6. Gantner, N., J. Knopp, F. J. Wrona, H. Hintelmann, J. Reist, and T. Prowse.Cryosphere-food web-contaminant interactions in the Husky Lakes Watershed, anintegrated approach using science and Traditional Knowledge. NorthernContaminants Program 18 th Annual Results Workshop, Whitehorse, YK, Canada, Sept28-30 2010. (Poster, received honorable mention at awards ceremony).7. Gantner, N., F. J. Wrona, M. Thompson, P. Mesquita, E. Hille, D. Peters, T.D. Prowse,and J. D. Reist. Trophic interactions in northwestern Canadian tundra lakes - Canclimate induced permafrost thaw slumping affect fisheries habitat? InternationalPolar Year Science Meeting, Oslo, Norway, June 8-12 2010. (platform)8. Gantner, N, D. Muir, M. Power, R. Pienitz, H. Hintelmann, M. Meili, and J. D. Reist.Mercury transfer in food webs of Arctic Char (S. alpinus) lakes in the Canadian Arctic.International Polar Year OSC, Oslo, Norway, June 8-12 2010. (platform)9. Gantner, N. Trophic interactions in northwestern Canadian tundra lakes - Can climateinduced permafrost thaw slumping affect fisheries habitat? 31 st Pacific Ecology andEvolution Conference (PEEC), Bamfield, B.C. Mar 5 – 7 th 2010. (Platform)Presentations (2004-2008)10. Gantner, N., F. J. Wrona, D. Ross, M. Thompson, P. Mesquita, E. Hille, D. Peters, T.D. Prowse, and J. D.Reist. 2009. NCE ArcticNet ASM, Victoria, B.C. Dec 8-11 2009. (Platform)11. Gantner, N., D. C. Muir, D. Iqaluk, P. Iqaluk, M. Power, J. D. Reist, M. Meili, R. Psenner 2009. NCEArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting, Victoria, B.C. Dec 8-11 2009. (Platform)12. Gantner, N., H. Swanson, D. C. Muir, K. Kidd, D. Iqaluk, P. Iqaluk, J. Babaluk, and J. D. Reist. NCEArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting, Victoria, B.C. Dec 8-11 2009. (Poster)13. Dorn, S., J. A. Babaluk, J. D. Reist, M. Evans, D. C. Muir, N. Gantner and M. Power 2009. NCE ArcticNetAnnual Scientific Meeting, Victoria, B.C. Dec 8-11 2009.14. Gantner, N., F. J. Wrona, M. Thompson, P. Mesquita, D. Peters, T. Prowse, and J. D. Reist. 2009.Environment Canada ADM meeting April 2009, Victoria, BC. (Poster)15. Gantner N. Pacific Ecology and Evolution Conference, Feb 20-22 2009, Bamfield, BC; (Platform)16. Gantner, N., W. Michaud, J. Veillette, W. Wang, D. Muir, M. Power, R. Bajno, J. Reist, Reinhard Pienitz, S.Hausmann; Dec 2008. ArcticChange 2008. Dec 8-12, Quebec City, QC. (Poster)17. Pienitz R., S. Hausmann, R. Niederreiter, V.-P. Salonen, G. St-Onge, J. Black, M. Bouchard, L. Cunningham,P. Francus, N. Gantner, A.-M. Girard-Cloutier, H. Guyard, M. Krebschek, M. Lamothe, I. Larocque, M.Lavoie, T. Luoto, W. Michaud, D. Muir, M. Power, J. Reist, P. Rosen, J. Veillette, W. Vincent, B.Zolitschka; Arctic Change 2008. Dec 8-12, Quebec City, QC.18. Evans, M. S., D. Muir, J. Keating, M. Kwan, N. Gantner, and X. Wang. 2009.Guiyang,China,June7-12, 2009.

Dr. Klaus Gantner March 201119. Gantner, N., M. Power, H. Hintelmann, J. D. Reist, J. Babaluk, G. Lawson, K. R. Solomon, D. C. Muir; Aug2008. 5 th SETAC World Congress. August 3–7. 2008, Sidney, Australia. (Platform)20. Gantner, N., Wang, X., Köck, G., Pienitz, R., Reist, J., Babaluk, J., Power, M. Solomon., K. and Muir, D. Dec2007. ArcticNet 4th Annual Scientific Meeting. December 11 - 14, 2007, Collingwood, ON. (Poster).21. Evans, M. S., D. Muir, J. Keating, M. Kwan, N. Gantner, X. Wang. and E. Sverko. 2008. 35 th AquaticToxicology Workshop, October 5-8, 2008. Saskatoon, SK.22. Evans, M. S., D. Muir, J. Keating, M. Kwan, N. Gantner, and X. Wang. 2007. Synopsis of Researchconducted under the 2006-2007 Northern Contaminants Program. September 2007, Lake Louise, AB23. Laird, B.D., Gantner, N., Muir, D.C., Chan, L. Siciliano, S.D. Oct 2007. Northern Contaminants ProgramResult Workshop, Lake Louise, AB, 2007. (Poster).24. Gantner, N., M. Power, M. Meili, H. Borg, M. Sundbom, J. Hammar, J. Reist, K. Solomon, G. Lawson, D.Muir; Sept 2007. Workshop: High Latitude Terrestrial and Freshwater Ecosystems: Interactions andResponse to Environmental Change, Abisko, Sweden, 2007. (Poster).25. Gantner, N., Power, M., Lawson, G., Pienitz, R., Muir, D. Aug 2007. 30th Congress of the InternationalAssociation of Theoretical and Applied Limnology, Montreal, QC, August 12-18, 2007 (Platform).26. Gantner, N., Köck, G., Reist, J., Babaluk, J., Power, M., Solomon, K. R., and Muir, D. C. May 2007. SETACEurope 17th Annual Meeting, Porto, Portugal, May 20-24, 2007. (Poster).27. Gantner N., D. Muir, M. Power, R. Psenner, K. Solomon. Nov 2006. CEMS International Symposium„Pioneering Studies of Young Scientists on Chemical Pollution and Environmental Change“, Matsuyama,Japan, November 2006. (Invited Platform)28. Evans, M. D. Muir, M. Kwan, N. Gantner, L. Harwood, T. Dick, J. Keating, & X. Wang. 2006. Mercury as aGlobal Pollutant Symposium, Madison, WI. August 6-11, 200629. Evans, M. S., D. Muir, J. Keating, M. Kwan, N. Gantner, and X. Wang. 2006. Synopsis of Researchconducted under the 2005-2006 Northern Contaminants Program. December, 2006, Victoria, B.C30. Gantner, N, D. Muir, X. Wang, G. Köck, J. Reist, J. Babaluk, M. Power, K. Solomon. Nov 2006. SETAC,Montreal, QC. November 2006. (Platform)31. Gantner, N., Köck, G. Lockhart, W. Solomon, K. Muir, D. Nov 2005. SETAC, Baltimore MD, USA. November2005. (Platform)32. Gantner N., D. Muir, X. Wang, G. Köck, J. Reist, J. Babaluk, M. Power, K. Solomon. 2006. ArcticNet AnnualScientific Meeting, Victoria BC, December 2006. (Poster)33. Gantner N., D. Muir, X. Wang, G. Köck, J. Reist, J. Babaluk, M. Power, K. Solomon. 2006. NorthernContaminants Program Results Workshop, Victoria BC, December 2006. (Poster)34. Gantner, N., D. Muir, G. Lawson, J. Reist, J. Babaluk, R. Wastle, M. Meili, K. Solomon, N. Halden. 2006.Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Montreal, QC, November 2006.35. Gantner, N., D. Muir, G. Köck, X. Wang, M. Power, J. Babaluk, J. Reist, K. Solomon. 2006. Mercury2006Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, August 2006. (Poster)36. Babaluk, J. A., R. J. Wastle, W. Jansen, J. D. Reist, and N. Gantner. 2006. International Char Symposium,Reykjavik, Island, August 2006. (Poster)37. Evans, M. M. Kwan, N. Gantner, L. Harwood, T. Dick, J. Keating, X. Wang. Mercury2006 Meeting, Madison,Wisconsin, USA, August 2006. (Poster)38. Gantner, N., D. Muir, G. Köck, J. Reist, J. Babaluk, M. Power, K. Solomon. 2006. Society of EnvironmentalToxicology and Chemistry, De Hague, Netherlands. May 2006.39. Gantner, N., D. Muir, G. Köck, M. Power, K. Solomon. 2005. 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting of ArcticNet,Banff AB Dec 2005. (Poster)40. Gantner, N., D. Muir, G. Köck, M. Power, K. Solomon. 2005. Northern Contaminants Program AnnualResults Workshop, Victoria, BC. Sept 2005. (Poster)41. Gantner N., Muir. D.C.G., Köck G., Power M. and Solomon K. 2005. Austrian Academy of Science,Stipeniaten-Wochenende, Vienna, April 2005. (Poster)42. Gantner N., Muir, D.G.C., Power M, Psenner R., Solomon K. 2004 NEC ArcticNet Meeting, Quebec City,December 2004. (Poster)Project memberships and involvementPingualuit Crater Lake Project Member (lead Dr. R. Pienitz, U Laval)Freshwater Expert Monitoring Group Member, Circumpolar Biodiversity MonitoringProgram, Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna, Arctic Council. (lead Dr. Culp, UNB)Temporal trends of Persistent Organic Pollutants and Mercury in Landlocked char in HighArctic Lakes, Northern Contaminants Program (lead Dr. D. Muir)Academic and professional membershipsAmerican Fisheries Society (since 2010)American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, ASLO (since 2010)Association of Polar Early Career Scientists, APECS (since 2009)Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, SETAC (since 2004)The Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) (Bern, Switzerland)

Dr. Klaus Gantner March 2011Academic Student Networks2007 Youth Steering Committee Member, International Polar Year Canadian (2007),”Let´s talk Science“ portfolio, ”Polar Resource Kit” portfolio.2006 Vice President, NCE ArcticNet Student Association (ASA);2005 Founding member Working Group ArcticNet, ASA;Artistic works2010 Canadian Mission to the EU; European Parliament; Photo Contribution.2010 Vancouver Aquarium, Canada’s Arctic Exhibition Photo Contribution:2007 Environmental Science and Technology; Issue May 15 2007; Cover photo.Additional work experience / Training2009 August – presentInstitution: Environment Canada/W-CIRC/U. of VictoriaPosition: NSERC Visiting Fellow / Post-DocMay - AugustInstitution: University of New BrunswickPosition: Research AssociateJanuary - AprilInstitution: Environment Canada/W-CIRC/U. of VictoriaPosition: Research Scientist (Casual RES 01)2008 June - DecemberInstitution: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Position: Independent Contractor, DFO Contract #0800562007 Oct - DecemberInstitution: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Position: Independent Contractor, DFO Contract #0701592004 Sept (until Dec 2008)Institution: Environment Canada, NWRI, Burlington, ONPosition: Research AssistantJune – SeptemberInstitution: Inst. for Hygiene & Social Medicine, U. InnsbruckPosition: Water Analysis Specialist, Tyrolean EU SwimmingLakes Monitoring Program, EU (76/160/EWG)2003 March - OctoberInstitution: Institute of Zoology & Limnology, U. of InnsbruckPosition: MSc Student, Finalization and write-up thesisMarch - AprilInstitution: Institute of Microbiology, U. of InnsbruckPosition: Research Assistant, Maikäfer- undGartenlaubkäferbekämpfung–Freilandstudie 20032002 SeptemberInstitution: Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Sault SteMarie, ONPosition: Volunteer Research AssistantJuly – DecemberInstitution: Canadian Forest Service, Sault St. Marie, ONPosition: Research Assistant, Guest workerJanuary – May Institution: U. of Innsbruck / SETAC, Organization of theWorkshop Education & Perspectives in EuropeanEcotoxicology, SETAC Meeting 2002, Vienna (AUT)2000 SeptemberInstitution: STARESO Marine Station Calvi, Corsica (FRA)Marine biology course + publication

Dr. Klaus Gantner March 2011Additional education and activitiesBritish Columbia Drivers License “class 5”, 2009Standard First Aid + CPR-C; April 2008, Lifesaving Association, OntarioElectro-fishing Certification Class 1, Sir Standford Fleming College, Ontario 2005Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Certificate, University of Guelph, 2004WHMIS Training, 2004SCUBA Diving-certification C-MAS* (1998)Avalanche Response Team Member, Volunteer firefighters (2002-2004)Avalanche Awareness Training, Firefighter Association of Innsbruck (2000)Co-Manager, DSG Innsbruck Pioneers Baseball 2001 - 2003Public Relations Coordinator, DSG Innsbruck Pioneers Baseball 2001 - 2003Youth Team Coach, DSG Innsbruck Pioneers Baseball Team 2001 - 2003Volunteer Firefighter - FF Hungerburg, Oberfeuerwehrmann (1997-2003)Fisheries License Training, Austrian Angler Association 1995Pleasure Craft Sailing Certification, Austrian Sailing Association 1994Language experienceEnglish and German (mother tongue): Excellent oral and written skills;French - fair knowledge;Latin - fair knowledge;Italian and Spanish - basic knowledgeHobbies/SportsNational level Amateur Baseball Player (Austria and Canada)Member of the 2007 Austrian Baseball National TeamMulti-day hiking, camping, rock climbing, fishing, photography, skiing, backcountry skiing