Dr. Cooke was elected as International Fellow of the Explorers Club, click here for more.… Read More
Dr. Cooke elected as International Fellow of the Explorers Club
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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
Cooke Lab students Jessica Reid, Brooke Etherington and Danny Glassman meet with federal Minister of Infrastructure and Community Catherine McKenna for launch of Green Jobs Program with Project Learning Tree (Sept 2020).
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Dr. Cooke and his kiddos are featured on CBC Quirks and Quarks (Sept 2020).
While several projects were altered by the unpredictable circumstances this year, Dr. Cooke managed to continue collecting data by recruiting his kids, “Cooke and his kids turned their summer getaway into a productive scientific endeavour. The three boys were put … Read More
CBC As It Happens provides a punny take on our recent carbonated beverages study
When the Cooke Lab conducts a study to test whether pouring carbonated beverages on fish to stop bleeding you can be guaranteed that the punny folks at CBC As It Happens will cover it perfectly! Have a listen, CBC Punny … Read More
The Ottawa Citizen reports on findings from our carbonated beverages study.
Carleton study suggests that Diet Coke does not go well with fish! Many anglers believed in the myth that pouring carbonated beverages over fish gills could prevent bleeding. However, this recent study reveals that pouring diet coke over fish gills … Read More
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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
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Our lab celebrates our most recent grad students for defending their MSc and PhD theses (Sept 2023).
September 17, 2023 4:25 am
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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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PhD student Jessica Robichaud discusses her turtle research with CBC Radio
November 11, 2022 10:09 pm
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-193-fresh-air/clip/15946967-what-turtles-ontario-winters… Read More
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November 2, 2022 4:57 pm
The Canadian Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation and the FECPL at Carleton University are developing a research agenda on tipping points and cumulative effects in marine, terrestrial and freshwater systems and associated socio-economic systems. This research agenda will identify current knowledge … Read More
