Dr. Cooke advocates for the importance of balanced ecosystems by highlighting the importance of bird-fish interactions, “The more we learn about bird-fish interactions the more we realize that birds play important roles in structuring fish communities. Did you know that … Read More
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Cooke Lab surveys recreational anglers to understanding fishing habits during COVID 19
The Cooke lab surveys recreational anglers in attempt to understand how the pandemic has impacted angling behaviour, see https://www.manitoulin.ca/carleton-university-surveys-anglers-fishing-habits/
AquaTrax Learning awarded the 2020 Steve Zissou Award for Fisheries Education and Outreach
Last week at the annual GLATOS (Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System) meeting in Michigan the team behind AquaTrax Learning was awarded the 2020 Steve Zissou Award for Fisheries Education and Outreach from GLATOS and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. … Read More
New Discussion Paper: Exploring the Future of the Canadian Conference for Fisheries Research
The objective of this paper was to identify a mechanism to ensure the long-term stability of the Canadian Conference for Fisheries Research (or its spirit) in service of trainees and fisheries and aquatic science professionals in Canada.
Prepared by: Steven … Read More
Several Cooke Lab members including Dr. Cooke, Andrea Reid and Sarah Walton (recent graduate) attended the AFS annual meeting in Reno, Nevada.
Dr. Cooke interviewed by High Country News (Sept 2019)
Dr. Cooke featured in Science article on use of lab “contracts” (Aug 2019)
Dr. Cooke awarded a Robin L. Welcomme Fellow
Dr. Cooke has been awarded the Robin L. Welcomme Fellowship at Michigan State University for 2019/2020 for his contributions to the development of responsible inland fisheries.
… Read MoreOttawa Citizen interviews FECPL’s Andrea Reid & Dr. Cooke about threats to freshwater biodiversity
FECPL’s Andrea Reid & Dr. Cooke are two of the authors on a new publication about emerging threats to freshwater biodiversity. A recent Ottawa Citizen article covered this topic and included excerpts from interviews with Reid & Cooke. You can … Read More
Idaho Statesman article covers research by PhD student William Twardek
Research conducted by PhD student William Twardek was covered in a recent article in the Idaho Statesman (Dec 2018).
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/environment/article222583830.html… Read More