Position:
Faculty Affiliate
College or Department name:
School for Environment and Sustainability
Email:
jimd@umich.edu
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Degrees:
Ph.D. Zoology, 1979, University of Alberta
M.A. Biology, 1975, California State University, Long Beach
B.S. Marine Biology, 1974, California State University, Long Beach
Research Interests:
Behavior and ecology of many temperate fishes, including muskellunge, brown trout, lake sturgeon, yellow perch, largemouth bass, and alewives. Extensive aquaculture systems in Southeast Asia, as well as expansion of aquaculture in Michigan. Conservation of natural resources, either through work on endangered species such as the Paiute trout and lake sturgeon, or through the understanding of ecologically sensitive aquaculture practice. Great Lakes ecology and restoration.
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