Ward, T.D., J.W. Brownscombe, L.F.G. Gutowsky, R. Ballagh, N. Sakich, D. McLean, G. Quesnel, S. Gambhir, C.M. O’Connor and S.J. Cooke. 2017. Electric fish handling gloves provide effective immobilization and do not impede reflex recovery of adult Largemouth Bass. North American Journal of Fisheries Management. 37:652-659.
Lawrence, M.J., E.J. Eliason, J.W. Brownscombe, K.M. Gilmour, J.W. Mandelman and S.J. Cooke. 2017. An experimental evaluation of the role of the stress axis in mediating predator-prey interactions in wild marine fish. Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry A. 207:21-29.
Griffin, L.P., J.W. Brownscombe, T.O. Gagné, A.D.M. Wilson, S.J. Cooke and A.J. Danylchuk. 2017. Individual-level behavioral responses of immature green turtles to snorkeler disturbance. Oecologia. 183:909-917.
Brownscombe, J.W., A.J. Danylchuk and S.J. Cooke. 2017. Spatiotemporal drivers of energy expenditure in a coastal marine fish. Oecologia. 183:689–699
Gutowsky, L.F.G., L.J. Stoot, N.A. Cairns, J.D. Thiem, J.W. Brownscombe, A.J. Danylchuk, G. Blouin-Demers and S.J. Cooke. 2017. Biologgers reveal post-release behavioural impairments of freshwater turtles following interactions with fishing nets. Animal Conservation. 20:350-359.
Bouyoucos, I.A., D.W. Montgomery, J.W. Brownscombe, S.J. Cooke, C.D. Suski, J.W. Mandelman and E.J. Brooks. 2017. Swimming speeds and metabolic rates of semi-captive juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris, Poey) estimated with acceleration biologgers. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 486:245-254.
Bouyoucos, I.A., D.W. Montgomery, J.W. Brownscombe, S.J. Cooke, C.D. Suski, J.W. Mandelman and E.J. Brooks. In Press. Swimming speeds and metabolic rates of semi-captive juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris, Poey) estimated with acceleration biologgers. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 00:000-000
Kerr S.M., T.D. Ward, R.J. Lennox, J.W. Brownscombe, J.M. Chapman, L.F.G. Gutowsky, J.M. Logan, W.M. Twardek, C.K. Elvidge, A.J. Danylchuk and S.J. Cooke. 2017. Influence of hook type and live bait on the hooking performance of inline spinners in the context of catch-and-release brook trout Salvelinus fontinalis fishing in lakes. Fisheries Research. 186:642-647.
Foster, J.G., D.A. Algera, J.W. Brownscombe, A.J. Zolderdo and S.J. Cooke. 2016. Consequences of different types of littoral zone light pollution on the parental care behaviour of a freshwater teleost fish. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 227:404.
Gutowsky, L.F.G., J.W. Brownscombe, A.D.M. Wilson, P. Szekeres and S.J. Cooke. 2016. Improved performance, within-individual consistency and between-individual differences in the righting behaviour of the Caribbean sea star, Oreaster reticulatus. Behaviour. 153:1763–1776.
The Cooke Lab (past and present) was well represented at the AFS Annual Meeting in San Antonio
August 18, 2025 11:59 am
Dr. Cooke delivered the plenary address for the Black Bass 2025 meeting and also facilitated a session on future-proofing black bass management. Students Joel Zhang, Raegan Davis, Luc LaRochelle and Justin Lombardo delivered presentations as did Cooke alum Drs. Morgan … Read More
July 3, 2025 12:31 pm
Dr. Steven Cooke and Dr. John Smol (Queen’s University) have published an article in the United Nations Today magazine highlighting threats to freshwater ecosystems.
“INTERNATIONAL BODIES NEED TO PUT FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS ON THE AGENDA”
Article is available below:
Cooke lab members attend the American Fisheries Society annual meeting in Honolulu!
November 22, 2024 4:37 pm
Several past and present Cooke lab members presented and enjoyed their time at the latest American Fisheries Society meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii (August, 2024). A great experience connecting with and learning with colleagues …. we are looking forward to the … Read More
Our lab celebrates our most recent grad students for defending their MSc and PhD theses (Sept 2023).
September 17, 2023 4:25 am
Lab members assembled at the inaugural SCAS meeting in Montreal in February of 2023.
February 27, 2023 11:01 pm
There were many team members (past and present) at the meeting. Dr. Cooke assumed the role of President of SCAS and will hold that position until the next SCAS meeting in February 2024 in Fredericton. 
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