Donaldson, M.R., G.D. Raby, V.N. Nguyen, S.G. Hinch, D.A. Patterson, A.P. Farrell, M. Rudd, L.A. Thompson, C.M. O’Connor, A.H. Colotelo, S.H. McConnachie, K.V. Cook, D. Robichaud, K.K. English and S.J. Cooke. 2013. Evaluation of a simple technique for recovering Pacific salmon from capture stress: integrating comparative physiology, biotelemetry, and social science to solve a conservation problem. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 70:90-100.
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Brownscombe, J.W., J.D. Thiem, C. Hatry, F. Cull, C.R. Haak, A.J. Danylchuk and S.J. Cooke. 2013. Recovery bags reduce post-release impairments in locomotory activity and behaviour of bonefish (Albula spp.) following exposure to angling-related stressors. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 440:207-215.
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O’Connor, C.M., M. Nannini, D.H. Wahl, S.M. Wilson, K.M. Gilmour and S.J. Cooke. 2013. Sex-specific consequences of experimental cortisol elevation in pre-reproductive largemouth bass. Journal of Experimental Zoology A. 319:23-31.
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Nagrodski, A., C.D. Suski and S.J. Cooke. 2013. Health, condition, and survival of creek chub (Semotilus atromaculatus) across a gradient of stream habitat quality following an experimental cortisol challenge. Hydrobiologia. 702:283-296.
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Wilson, S.M., S.G., Hinch, E.J. Eliason, A.P. Farrell and S.J. Cooke. 2013. Calibrating acoustic transmitters for estimating energy use by wild adult Pacific salmon. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. 164:491-498.
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Burnett, N.J., K.M. Stamplecoskie, J.D. Thiem and S.J. Cooke. 2013. Comparison of detection efficiency among three sizes of half duplex passive integrated transponders using manual tracking and fixed antenna arrays. North American Journal of Fisheries Management. 33:7-13.
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Gravel, M.-A., and S.J. Cooke. 2013. Does nest predation pressure influence the energetic cost of nest guarding in a teleost fish? Environmental Biology of Fishes. 96:93-107.
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Trushenski, J.T., J.D. Bowker, S.J. Cooke, D. Erdahl, T. Bell, J.R. MacMillan, R.P. Yanong, J.E. Hill, M.C. Fabrizio, J.E. Garvey and S. Sharon. 2013. Issues regarding the use of sedatives in fisheries and the need for immediate-release options. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. 142:156-170.
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Colotelo, A.H., G.D. Raby, C.T. Hasler, T.J. Haxton, K.E. Smokorowski, G. Blouin-Demers and S.J. Cooke. 2013. Northern pike bycatch in an inland commercial hoop net fishery: effects of water temperature and net tending frequency on injury, physiology, and survival. Fisheries Research. 137:41-49.
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Cooke, S.J., S.G. Hinch, M.C. Lucas and M. Lutcavage. 2012. Chapter 18 – Biotelemetry and biologging. Pages 819-860 in A. V. Zale, D. L. Parrish, and T. M. Sutton, Eds. Fisheries Techniques, Third Edition. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Md.
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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
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
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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
Dr. Cooke to be inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
September 19, 2022 4:23 pm
Dr. Cooke to be inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada at the Celebration of Excellence and Engagement in Calgary in November 2022. https://carleton.ca/biology/2022/dr-steve-cooke-elected-to-the-royal-society-of-canada/… Read More
