Joseph D. Zydlewski
Assistant Unit Leader-Fisheries
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology
Cooperator of School of Marine Sciences and Biology
Phone: (207) 581-2853
Email: zydlewski@usgs.gov
Education:
1990 Bates College, B.S. in Chemistry and Biology
1998 University of Massachusetts, Ph.D. in Biology
Research Interests:
Dr. Zydlewski's work centers on the study of fish movments and migrations in the context of ecology, physiology and management. Over the next few years he will be working to develop a program which includes a) work on juvenile salmon survival in the Penobscot River and regulated rivers under the Endangered Species Act, b) understanding life history overlap of native Maine brook char and invasive species such as smallmouth bass and landlocke salmon, and c) understanding the seasonal movements of lake whitefish and potential causes for decline. Currently funded work utilizes cutting-edge telemetry technology (radio, acoustic and Passive Integrated Transponders). Physoilogical metrics of performance will also be used to assess the juvenile development of salmonids. Directions of fisheries research will be responsive to the requests of MCFWRU cooperators and the Department.