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Determining the energetic, fitness, and potential evolutionary consequences of a variety of natural (e.g., winter, reproduction) and anthropogenic (e.g., angling, environmental pollution) stressors.
Understanding the diversity of energetic, physiological, and behavioural responses of fish to stress at the individual, population, and species level.
We then apply the fundamental knowledge derived from these basic research activities to aid in the conservation and management of aquatic resources. Of late, we have been involved with defining the new discipline of “conservation physiology” – a field dedicated to understanding the mechanisms underlying conservation problems. Because our work is heavily based in the field, we rely on technologies including underwater videography and telemetry to monitor free-swimming fish in the wild.
Professor Cooke
1 Lab Manager/Biologist
7 Post Doctoral Researchers
19 Graduate Students
And 9 Undergraduate Research Students
March 5
Following the recent WWF report on the global decline of freshwater fish, Dr. Cooke explains that similar trends are observed... Read more →
Dr. Cooke interviewed on Bluefish Radio (January 2021)
January 18
Dr. Cooke was interviewed on a recent survey regarding the effects of COVID-19 restrictions and recreational angling in Ontario, click... Read more →
Dr. Cooke elected as International Fellow of the Explorers Club
January 18
Dr. Cooke was elected as International Fellow of the Explorers Club, click here for more. Read more →
Brownscombe JW, JD Midwood, SJ Cooke. In Press. Modeling fish habitat – model tuning, fit metrics, and applications. Aquatic Sciences 00:000-000.
Cooke, S.J., V.M. Nguyen, N. Young, A.J. Reid, D.G. Roche, N.J. Bennett, T. Rytwinski and J.R. Bennett. In Press. Contemporary authorship guidelines fail to recognize diverse contributions in conservation science research. Ecological Solutions and Evidence. 00:000-000.
Mistry, I., C. Beaudoin, J. Kotecha, H. Evans, M. Stevens, J.C. Vermaire, S.J. Cooke and N. Young. In Press. Action research to improve water quality in Canada’s Rideau Canal: How do local groups reshape environmental governance? Local Environment: The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability. 00:000-000.