Andy J. Danylchuk

About

Andy J. Danylchuk is a Professor of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, specializing in Organismic & Evolutionary Biology. His research focuses on understanding the factors that naturally influence the life history and ecology of fishes and other aquatic organisms, as well as how natural and anthropogenic disturbances can impact their populations. His work encompasses both marine and freshwater systems and includes areas such as stress physiology, behavioral ecology, spatial ecology, predator-prey interactions, and adaptations in life history traits in response to disturbance. Much of Dr. Danylchuk’s research evaluates the potential impacts of recreational angling on fish populations and involves collaboration with stakeholder groups to develop best practices for the recreational angling community. He employs telemetry and emerging technologies to study how fish function under normal and disturbed conditions, combining laboratory and field manipulations to identify specific mechanistic causes of stress in fish. Additionally, he is interested in sustainable aquaculture and the development of integrated food production models aimed at reducing impacts on fish stocks and ecosystems at various scales. Dr. Danylchuk is also a strong advocate for experiential, hands-on learning opportunities that enhance educational experiences for students of all ages.

Research topics

• Fishery
• Biology
• Political Science
• Ecology
• Environmental resource management
• Environmental planning
• Geography
• Computer Science
• Business
• Economics

Selected publications

• The movement ecology of fishes

  Journal of Fish Biology · 2022 · 132 citations

  Movement of fishes in the aquatic realm is fundamental to their ecology and survival. Movement can be driven by a variety of biological, physiological and environmental factors occurring across all spatial and temporal scales. The intrinsic capacity of movement to impact fish individually (e.g., foraging) with potential knock-on effects throughout the ecosystem (e.g., food web dynamics) has garnered considerable interest in the field of movement ecology. The advancement of technology in recent d…

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• Technological innovations in the recreational fishing sector: implications for fisheries management and policy

  Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries · 2021 · 132 citations

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  Technology that is developed for or adopted by the recreational fisheries sector (e.g., anglers and the recreational fishing industry) has led to rapid and dramatic changes in how recreational anglers interact with fisheries resources. From improvements in finding and catching fish to emulating their natural prey and accessing previously inaccessible waters, to anglers sharing their exploits with others, technology is completely changing all aspects of recreational fishing. These innovations wou…

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• Best practices for non‐lethal blood sampling of fish <i>via</i> the caudal vasculature

  Journal of Fish Biology · 2020 · 104 citations

  Blood sampling through the caudal vasculature is a widely used technique in fish biology for investigating organismal health and physiology. In live fishes, it can provide a quick, easy and relatively non-invasive method for obtaining a blood sample (cf. cannulation and cardiac puncture). Here, a general set of recommendations are provided for optimizing the blood sampling protocol that reflects best practices in animal welfare and sample integrity. This includes selecting appropriate use of ana…

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• Preparing for a changing future in recreational fisheries: 100 research questions for global consideration emerging from a horizon scan

  Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries · 2020 · 86 citations

  Recreational fisheries hold immense ecological, social, and economic value. The management of these fisheries is increasingly important as we move forward in the Anthropocene. Recreational fisheries managers face several challenges as fisheries often involve diverse social and ecological systems comprised of complex feedback and stakeholder motivations and needs. Here, we used a horizon scanning exercise to yield 100 research questions related to recreational fisheries science and management in…

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• Are we any closer to understanding why fish can die after severe exercise?

  Fish and Fisheries · 2022 · 45 citations

  Abstract Post‐exercise mortality (PEM) may occur when fish exercise to exhaustion and are pushed so far beyond their physiological limits that they can no longer sustain life. Although fish exercise to overcome a variety of natural challenges, the phenomenon of PEM is most often observed as the result of interactions between fish and humans. The seminal work of Black (Can J Fish Aquat Sci, 15:573, 1958) and Wood et al. (J Fish Biol, 22:189, 1983) provided a foundation for exploring the potential…

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Frequent coauthors

• Steven J. Cooke

  Carleton University

  221 shared

• Cory D. Suski

  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  86 shared

• Jacob W. Brownscombe

  Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  81 shared

• Karen J. Murchie

  Shedd Aquarium

  54 shared

• Aaron J. Adams

  Bonefish and Tarpon Trust

  52 shared

• Robert J. Lennox

  Dalhousie University

  50 shared

• Tony L. Goldberg

  University of Wisconsin Health

  46 shared

• Lucas P. Griffin

  University of Massachusetts Amherst

  43 shared

Education

• B.S.

  Trent University

  1990

• M.S.

  University of Alberta

  1993

• Ph.D.

  University of Alberta

  2003

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