Investigated the impact of environmental conditions and spawning origin (i.e., wild vs. hatchery) on Chinook salmon feeding habits off the coast of Vancouver Island, BC. Conducted fieldwork in collaboration with the head of the Mark Robson Hatchery, local marine experts and biologists at the University of Victoria to study seasonal feeding patterns of Chinook salmon throughout winter, spring, and summer. Worked with the Coastal Restoration Society to address the threat of European Green Crabs (EGCs) on Chinook salmon habitats. Major outcomes included the identification of an age-, spawning origin- and season-based dietary shift in Chinook salmon. Juveniles and fish in colder months primarily consuming zooplankton and aquatic vertebrates, Palaeoptera and Trichoptera, while salmon in adulthood and warmer months fed on sand lance, herring, and small crustaceans. Hatchery salmon were consistently observed to feed on nutrient-rich pellets. During fieldwork, over 4,000 EGCs were removed from shallow eelgrass water near Sooke, British Columbia–directly supporting salmon habitats and promoting local ecosystem health. This research was presented to over 200 students, faculty and Shawnigan Lake community members, receiving an honourable mention for its depth and quality of execution.