Principal Investigator: Luis Francisco Madriñán

Salmonid species have complex life history traits, which make them particularly susceptible to human activities. Climate affects fish metabolic rates, habitat use, and behavioral responses to a variety of environmental stimuli. My work at NCEAS includes identifying salmon populations that are resilient or sensitive to climate change across their range from California to Alaska.  I will map predicted climate change scenarios and analyze habitat changes that occur under these different circumstances. My goal is to provide a basis for understanding where climate-change threats and potential for resilience are greatest for salmon populations, and to propose management strategies to enhance the resilience of these populations.