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
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Dr. Cooke published an op ed in the Globe and Mail on forgotten freshwater fish in Canada. March 2021.
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 interviewed on Bluefish Radio (January 2021)
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 elected as International Fellow of the Explorers Club
Dr. Cooke was elected as International Fellow of the Explorers Club, click here for more.… Read More
Dr. Cooke recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher in 2020 by Clarivate Analytics (Nov 2020)
In recognition of outstanding contributions in his discipline, Dr. Cooke was identified as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, click here for more.… Read More
Cooke Lab team members featured in recent TV Ontario documentary on the Frontenac Axis Biosphere Reserve (Nov 2020).
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
Dr. Cooke quoted in article on COVID-19 and biodiversity in Popular Science Magazine (Nov 2020)
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
Cooke Lab participates in research on the effects of COVID fishing restrictions on bass spawning success covered by CNN. October 2020.
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
Dr. Cooke comments on recent papers dealing with pain in fish
Throughout the scientific community, there has been a longstanding debate regarding whether or not fish feel pain. Here, Dr. Cooke along with fellow fish researchers provide their perspectives:
“If there are no fish, then the fish pain debate is entirely … Read More