Student's Winning Research Idea
May Engelhardt, a science student, visited Sable Island to conduct research supporting conservation efforts.
Located 300 kilometers southeast of Halifax, Sable Island is home to wild horses, dunes, and unique species.
- May received the 2025 Inspired by Sable Island Post-Secondary Award.
- Her research proposal focused on surveying horse and seal scat for invertebrates.
Her proposal was chosen for its originality and strong conservation focus.
May spent the day carrying out her independent field research on the island.
Author's summary: Student wins award for Sable Island research.