Our lab focuses on aquatic systems, particularly how the movement and behavior of organisms influence ecosystem processes. We are interested in questions ranging from basic natural history (e.g., fish movement and dispersal) to ecosystem dynamics (fluxes of sediment and nutrients) and we use creative, technological approaches to address these questions at a variety of scales. We seek to provide data and conceptual understanding of biological processes that can inform better resource management in aquatic systems.
Mike moved to the Michigan Fish and Wildlife Cooperative Research Unit at Michigan State University in June 2024, where he serves as Assistant Unit Leader (Fisheries) and Adjunct Associate Professor in Fisheries and Wildlife.