Dr. Cooke discusses the impacts of microfishing, read here.… Read More

Dr. Cooke discusses how technological innovations drastically impact recreational fisheries, from the use of drones to underwater cameras and advanced lures. See here for more. 

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Freshwater fish are endangered in Canada, with a large portion of species ranking as threatened, endangered, extirpated, or extinct. See page 17 here for Dr. Cooke’s take on the alarming state of freshwater fish in Canada.… Read More

Following the recent WWF report on the global decline of freshwater fish, Dr. Cooke explains that similar trends are observed in Canada with a forthcoming study estimating 56% of species or specific populations being at risk of extinction. Freshwater fish … Read More

Dr. Cooke was interviewed on a recent survey regarding the effects of COVID-19 restrictions and recreational angling in Ontario, click here to hear the full interview.… Read More

Dr. Cooke was elected as International Fellow of the Explorers Club, click here for more.… Read More

In recognition of outstanding contributions in his discipline, Dr. Cooke was identified as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, click here for more.… Read More

PhD Candidate Jordanna Bergman, Dr. Gregory Bulté, and Dr. Steven Cooke were featured on TV Ontario’s recent documentary, click here to view.… Read More

In addition to medical researchers, epidemiologists, and virologists are shifting focus in response to COVID-19, conservation biologists are also investigating how this global issue impacts biodiversity and creates opportunity for change in a post-pandemic era. Dr. Steven Cooke comments, “I … Read More

Recreational angling has been shown to reduce baby bass survival by interefering with the paternal care provided by adult male bass guarding the nests. However, during 2019-2020, a study found a 3-fold increase in the abundance of baby bass in … Read More