Fisheries Management
The
Fisheries Management program emphasizes both applied and basic research in
fisheries management and ecology, focusing on the problems and opportunities
facing fisheries management in the state and region.
The
Fisheries Management program focuses on:
- Fisheries assessment in lentic and lotic systems
- Population and community dynamics
- Fisheries habitat
- Contaminants in fishes
- Species of special concern
Fisheries Resources in
Connecticut
Connecticut's aquatic resources are diverse and
include marine, freshwater, anadromous, and catadromous fisheries. The
Connecticut River supports popular striped bass, black bass, catfish, and shad
fisheries. Smaller streams support both coldwater and warmwater fisheries.
Warmwater and coolwater fish communities can be found in lakes and ponds
throughout the state, and some coldwater fisheries exist. Long Island Sound
supports important finfish and shellfish fisheries, both recreational and
commercial.
Assistant Professor Jason Vokoun