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Tyler R Funnell

I am a fish biologist based out of the Hammond Bay Biological Station in Millersburg, MI. My research interests lie in better understanding fish ecology, behavior, and physiology to inform the management and restoration of native species in the Great Lakes basin.

I began working at the Great Lakes Science Center - Hammond Bay Biological Station in 2022, following the completion of my M.S. at Michigan State University where I studied the spatial and thermal ecology of lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush). My research focuses on conducting science to inform and support the management of native species. Currently, I study fish movement ecology, behavior, and population structure, often using acoustic telemetry tracking technology, and investigate improvements to the application of fish tracking technology in the Great Lakes.

Professional Experience

  • Fish Biologist, Hammond Bay Biological Station, 2022-present

  • Graduate Research Assistant, Michigan State University, 2020-2022

  • Research Assistant, Central Michigan University, 2017-2020

  • Seasonal Fisheries Technician, Little River band of Ottawa Indians, 2019

Education and Certifications

  • M.S. Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, 2022

  • B.S. Biology, Central Michigan University, 2019

Science and Products

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Cardiac and behavioral responses to chemical and electrical immobilization in Lake Trout

ObjectiveImmobilizing or anesthetizing fish is important for promoting fish welfare in numerous routine activities that involve handling. Electroanesthesia, an alternative to traditional chemical anesthetics, uses weak electrical current to immobilize fish while current is applied, resulting in near-immediate induction and recovery. The physiological effects of electroanesthesia appear...
Authors
Tyler Reid Funnell, Thomas R. Binder, Christopher S. Vandergoot
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Great Lakes Science Center

Characterization of acoustic detection efficiency using an unmanned surface vessel as a mobile receiver platform

Studies involving acoustic telemetry typically use stationary acoustic receivers arranged in an array or grid. Unmanned surface vehicle (USV)-based mobile receivers offer advantages over the latter approach: the USV can be programmed to autonomously carry a receiver to and from target locations, more readily adapting to a survey’s spatial scope and scale. This work examines the acoustic...
Authors
Eric M. Gaskell, Tyler Reid Funnell, Christopher Holbrook, Darryl W. Hondorp, Xiaobo Tan
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Great Lakes Science Center

Non-USGS Publications**

Funnell, T.R., R.J. Fialkowski, and P.D. Dijkstra. 2022. Social dominance does not increase oxidative stress in a female dominance hierarchy of an African cichlid fish. Ethology. 128: 15-25. DOI: 10.1111/eth.13232
Border, S.E., T.J. Piefke, T.R. Funnell, R.J. Fialkowski, J. Sawecki, and P.D. Dijkstra. 2021. Social instability influences rank-specific patterns of oxidative stress in a cichlid fish. Journal of Experimental Biology. 224(19). DOI: 10.1242/jeb.237172
Border, S.E., T.J. Piefke, R.J. Fialkowski, M.R. Tryc, T.R. Funnell, G.M. DeOliveira, and P.D. Dijkstra. 2019. Color change and pigmentation in a color polymorphic cichlid fish. Hydrobiologia. 832: 175-191. DOI: 10.1007/s10750-018-3755-0

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

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