Anadromy and the Life History of Salmonid Fishes:
Nature, Nurture, and the Hand of Man
Thomas P. Quinn
Professor
School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences
6 May 2008
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About the speaker
Thomas Quinn is interested is 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 his research deals with salmon and trout. Dr. Quinn is studying the patterns of spawning site selection and reproductive behavior of salmon, the effects of habitat alteration from logging on salmon and trout populations, the evolutionary adaptations of salmon to their environments, and the patterns of olfactory imprinting and homing by salmon.
Dr. Quinn earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Fisheries from the University of Washington. He earned his B.A. with Distinction in Biology from Swarthmore College.