Robichaud, J.A., A.L. Haley, L. LaRochelle, J. Dello Russo, J. Zhang, K.E. Cunningham, L. Lawson, J.N. Bergman, E. Jolin, J.C. Madden, J. Matley, N.V. Klinard, A.B. Martins, S.T. Kessel, C. Huveneers, M.J.W. Stokesbury, N.E. Hussey, S.J. Cooke, and M.L. Piczak. 2025. Global trends in aquatic animal satellite telemetry studies. Environmental Reviews.
Reid, C.H., J.A. Crossman, M.M. Marello, L. LaRochelle and S.J. Cooke. 2025. Quantifying behavioural impairment as a proxy for physiological stress to improve welfare of imperilled white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) during routine sampling efforts. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 106762.
Shorgan, M.B., B.E. Howell, L. LaRochelle, S.J. Cooke, A.T. Fisk, C.S. Vandergoot and G.D. Raby. 2025. Behavioural impacts of MS-222 and electro-immobilization on wild fish assessed using a whole lake telemetry system. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 82, 1-12.
LaRochelle, L., L.P., Griffin, J.W., Brownscombe, C.K., Elvidge, C.T., Hasler, J.A., Robichaud, J.C., Madden, S.J., Landsman, V., Raoult, A.J., Danylchuk, and S.J., Cooke. 2025. On the behaviour of fish released following a fisheries capture: methods, endpoints, and consequences. Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture. 1-28.
Vermaire, C., Madden, J. C., LaRochelle, L., Danylchuk, A. J., & Cooke, S. J. (2025). Evaluating hook removal techniques on jaw-hooked Smallmouth Bass captured with soft plastic jigs. North American Journal of Fisheries Management, vqaf005.
Madden, J.C., L., LaRochelle, A.M., Goodenough, A.J., Danylchuk, and S.J., Cooke. 2024. Free falling: fizzing wild-caught smallmouth bass results in the inability to control buoyancy in deep water. Fisheries Management and Ecology. e12780.
LaRochelle, L., J., Bernardi., J.C., Madden, J.W., Brownscombe, A.M., Goodenough, A.J., Danylchuk, and S.J., Cooke. 2025. Effects of Recreational Fishing Gear Type on Reflex Impairment on Post-Release Swimming Activity of Smallmouth Bass. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 32(2): e12776.
Reeve, C., L. LaRochelle, C.J. Bihun, J.W. Brownscombe and S.J. Cooke. 2025. Winter behaviour and energetics of free-swimming largemouth bass. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 82:1-16.
Reid, C. H., LaRochelle, L., Madden, J. C., Haniford, L. S., Burton, D., Midwood, J. D., & Cooke, S. J. (2024). Relative effects of electro-immobilisation and chemical anaesthesia on in situ post-release behaviour and reproductive success in nesting smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu). Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 273, 106239.
Cooke, S.J., B.C. Neely, C.T. Hasler, J.D. Schooley, J.W. Brownscombe, L. LaRochelle, A.J. Danylchuk, T.L. Hunt and J.D. Norman. 2025. Emerging live sonar technologies in freshwater recreational fisheries: issues and opportunities. Fisheries. 50(2), 66-74.
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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