Shenker, Jonathan
Associate Professor
Biological Sciences
Florida Institute of Technology
United States of America
Biography
B.S. Cornell University 1975 M.S. University of South Carolina 1977 Ph.D. Oregon State University 1986
Research Interest
Dr. Shenker’s research focuses on a very diverse range of fish and fisheries issues. The ultimate goals are to characterize and analyze the biological and ecological factors affecting fish populations, and to assist in the development of fish and habitat management strategies. Many projects focus processes affecting reproduction, larval growth, survival and the ultimate recruitment of early life history stages into adult populations. Other research examines the basic biology and physiology of fishes, and the biological and commercial aspects of finfish aquaculture. All of this work involves intensive fieldwork, often developing and using novel sampling gear to answer specific questions. The research also includes extensive laboratory studies, spanning a range of topics that include larval development and taxonomy, molecular population genetics, and sensory biology.
Publications
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Shenker, J.M, R. Crabtree, E. Cowie, H. Patterson, C. Stevens, K. Yakubik. 2002. Recruitment of tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) leptocephali into the Indian River Lagoon, Florida. Contrib. Mar. Sci. 35:55-69.
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Bartels, C., T. Anderson, M. Hixon and J.M. Shenker. 2002. Larval recruitment in Exuma Sound, Bahamas: Comparison of Light Trap and Channel Net Data. U.S. Fishery Bulletin 100:404-413.
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Poulakis, G.R., J.M. Shenker and D. Scott Taylor. 2002. Habitat use by fishes after tidal reconnection of an impounded estuarine wetland in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida (USA). Wetlands Ecology and Management 10:51-69.
