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Matthew J. Nemeth mnemeth@lgl.com

 
 

Fisheries Biologist

Joined LGL in 2000

 

 
 

Degrees & Diplomas

B.A.: Oberlin College, Oberlin Ohio (Biology) 1992
M.Sc.: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (Natural Resources with Fisheries focus) 2001

Research Interests

  • Ecology and biology of western Alaska salmon populations
  • Ecology and biology of juvenile chum and coho salmon, including diet and habitat use
  • Assessment of salmon habitat quantity and quality
  • Development of directed research plans for salmon conservation and management

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Matt is a fisheries biologist who has spent the last 10 years studying the ecology and habitat of salmon and trout.  Since joining LGL in 2000, he has split his time between conducting salmon research and providing technical assistance to salmon research planning initiatives.  All of Matt's salmon research is funded through competitive grants; one of his specialties is working with local partners to secure funding for important salmon issues.  He is currently (2005) a Co-Investigator on three multi-year projects evaluating salmon ecology in Norton Sound, Alaska, with a strong emphasis on the early life history of juvenile chum and coho salmon. On these projects, Matt is responsible for all study phases, including study design, proposal submission, field management, and reporting. 

As a science planner, Matt currently works with regional coalitions to develop long-term directed research plans for salmon in the Norton Sound region and in the Kuskokwim River watershed. Matt's prior work at LGL includes designing and conducting salmon education workshops, assisting with field work and management of salmon-related projects, and assisting other staff with data analysis. Most of this work has been done in collaboration with various regional and Tribal groups.  Matt's graduate work was conducted at Cornell University from 1997 to 2000, where he investigated genetic and environmental factors influencing the restoration of Atlantic salmon to native waters.