Steven J. Cooke

Performance of a 307 kHz acoustic telemetry system in a small freshwater lake

Abstract Background Acoustic telemetry is widely used to study the movements of aquatic animals, yet spatial and temporal variation in acoustic system performance can bias inferences if not properly accounted for. Here, we conducted the first field-based assessment of detection e...

Centering equity, diversity and inclusion in environmental evidence synthesis: from awareness to action

Abstract Knowledge generated through evidence synthesis is an approach that decision-makers can take to inform policy and management decisions. Evidence syntheses, such as systematic reviews, provide quantitative and qualitative summaries of this evidence, using structured method...

The value of electronic tagging and tracking studies for understanding fish–hypoxia interactions

Abstract Objective Hypoxia (i.e., low dissolved oxygen availability) is a natural phenomenon but can also be induced by human activities (e.g., nutrient enrichment from runoff). Given that dissolved oxygen is essential for aquatic life, periods of hypoxia tend to have negative co...