Recent discoveries of the extent of sturgeon movement in the Gulf of Maine combined with relicensing and water use issues in the Connecticut River demand closer evaluation of shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon migration and behavior patterns.
Through field collaboration with state, federal, university and military institutions LSC-Conte scientists work to define the significance of pre-spawning coastal migrations of these Gulf of Maine sturgeon species, including the use of smaller drainages and inter-basin connectivity. Relicensing negotiations of hydropower generation on the Connecticut River combined with modifications to mainstem passage structures rely on the expertise of LSC-Conte scientists regarding associated shortnose sturgeon spawning and passage issues. In the laboratory, route selection and swimming performance studies contribute to a better understanding of swimming behaviors/abilities and passage structure needs. In addition to these prominent applied research objectives, CAFRL scientists also advance the understanding of sturgeon tolerances to environmental conditions and to handling techniques.
Recent discoveries of the extent of sturgeon movement in the Gulf of Maine combined with relicensing and water use issues in the Connecticut River demand closer evaluation of shortnose and Atlantic sturgeon migration and behavior patterns.
Through field collaboration with state, federal, university and military institutions LSC-Conte scientists work to define the significance of pre-spawning coastal migrations of these Gulf of Maine sturgeon species, including the use of smaller drainages and inter-basin connectivity. Relicensing negotiations of hydropower generation on the Connecticut River combined with modifications to mainstem passage structures rely on the expertise of LSC-Conte scientists regarding associated shortnose sturgeon spawning and passage issues. In the laboratory, route selection and swimming performance studies contribute to a better understanding of swimming behaviors/abilities and passage structure needs. In addition to these prominent applied research objectives, CAFRL scientists also advance the understanding of sturgeon tolerances to environmental conditions and to handling techniques.