WSC News - Jan. 4th WSC Meeting


Date Wednesday Jan 4th 7PM

Where: Center for Urban Horticulture, UW Seattle, room TBA

Title: Reproductive success of wild and hatchery steelhead: Lessons from DNA analysis

Description: This presentation will focus on two themes: (1) new and fascinating results drawn from recent student projects using DNA to determine the breeding biology and reproductive success of wild steelhead; and (2) new insights into interactions between wild and hatchery steelhead.

Biography:

Tom Quinn is a Professor of Fishery and Aquatic Sciences at the University of Washington with a general interest in fish behavior and ecology, particularly migratory behavior, habitat requirements, and spawning behavior. His research blends a variety of field techniques including tagging, telemetry and direct observations, with appropriate laboratory experiments. Most but not all of my research deals with salmon and trout. He recently published a book titled "The behavior and ecology of Pacific Salmon and Trout. For more information on Dr. Quinn's work, see his web-site at: http://www.fish.washington.edu/people/tquinn/