Student's Winning Research Idea
May Engelhardt, a third-year science student, visited Sable Island to conduct research supporting conservation efforts.
The island, located 300 kilometers southeast of Halifax, is home to wild horses, dunes, and unique species.
- May received the 2025 Inspired by Sable Island Post-Secondary Award.
- Her research proposal involved surveying horse and seal scat for invertebrates.
Her proposal was chosen for its originality and strong conservation focus.
May's trip was made possible by the Friends of Sable Island Society and Parks Canada.
Author's summary: Student wins award for Sable Island research.