Join us for “Students Ask Scientists” on November 6

Studying fish comes with many challenges, and one of the biggest is that they are constantly on the move. Because of this, tracking fish has become a major focus in aquatic science in recent years. With tools like acoustic telemetry, scientists can now monitor fish movement at both fine and large spatial scales.

Much like how cell towers use signals to track phones, a network of receivers can record the movements of individual fish over time. Scientists use this technology to study yellow perch in Lake Michigan, a species that is important to both the ecosystem and local fisheries.

Join Anna Hill for an overview of her work tracking fish. Originally from Chicago, Hill is a master’s degree student at Purdue University co-advised by Tomas Höök and Paris Collingsworth. She completed her undergraduate degree in marine science from the University of Delaware. She has worked as an aquatic technician in both freshwater and marine systems.

 

Questions? Contact Anne Moser or Ginny Carlton.