Thomas Evans

I am an aquatic ecologist with a particular interest in fishes and food webs. My current research focuses on the use of autonomous drones in fisheries assessments and examination of ecological patterns in the Great Lakes. I am especially interested in how traditional survey vessels compare to drones. I process and analyze big data while working as part of a team composed of federal, state, and academic partners. This work will help inform how acoustic surveys and fishery assessments are conducted in the Great Lakes, but also potential biases in acoustic surveys worldwide.