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Thomas Quinn is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, specializing in the behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation of salmon and trout. Over the decades, he has been one of the principal researchers in the University of Washington Alaska Salmon Program, where his research has significantly contributed to understanding the migratory patterns and processes that influence salmonids. His work employs a variety of laboratory, field, and analytical approaches to study critical aspects of fish behavior, including migration, homing, reproduction, and habitat requirements across various aquatic environments, including streams, lakes, and marine habitats. Notably, his investigations into bear predation have uncovered the complex interactions between bears and salmon, highlighting the crucial role bears play in ecosystem dynamics by transferring salmon carcasses to stream edges where they become food for numerous organisms. His research also includes examining the re-colonization of rivers by salmon following dam removals and modifications, the interactions between wild and hatchery-produced fish, and the movements of salmon and trout in Puget Sound.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Professor Emeritus specializing in behavior, ecology, evolution, and conservation of salmon and trout.
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