I have a broad background and conduct diverse science, I could be labelled as a:

• Fish biologist, marine biologist, freshwater biologist, ecologist, evolutionary biologist, evolutionary-ecologist, field biologist, experimental biologist, reproductive biologist, sperm biologist, salmon biologist, conservation biologist, ichthyologist, invasive species biologist, and stretching it, perhaps a restoration biologist, embryologist, developmental biologist, toxicologist, ...

• My research is summarized on other pages of this website.

• Here is a link to my CV.

Some things/hobbies that help define my interests are:

• I am an angler, and particularly cherish fly fishing. I am also a fly tyer and a license fly fishing guide. I volunteer with angling groups.

• I adore hunting, hiking, canoeing and camping. Wilderness adventure is my passion.

• I am a craft brewer, and have a pico-scale brewery (The 4Ps).

• I am a curler, and coach junior curling.

Contact

Dr. Craig Purchase

Professor

Department of Biology

Core Sciences Facility

Memorial University of Newfoundland

45 Arctic Avenue

St. John’s, Newfoundland

A1C 5S7, Canada

Office: CSF-4329

Office Phone: 709-864-4452

Email:  craig (“dot”) purchase (“at”) mun (“dot”) ca

Website: www.craigpurchase.com

Bsky: @CraigPurchase.bsky.social