Christopher Pullano
Christopher Pullano is a Fish Biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, specializing in movement ecology, acoustic telemetry, and habitat use of freshwater fishes. His research focuses on understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics of threatened species, with an emphasis on improving conservation and management strategies.
Chris specializes in fish movement, habitat associations, and the application of telemetry techniques in freshwater and estuarine ecosystems. His research focuses on understanding how environmental variables influence fish behavior and spatial dynamics.
Chris has worked in a variety of aquatic ecosystems, including both lentic and lotic environments across the United States. He has conducted telemetry studies, collected biological and environmental data, and collaborated with state, federal, and academic partners to support fisheries research. Previously, he worked extensively on the Lower Platte River in Nebraska, evaluating movement patterns, habitat
associations, and seasonal space use of Pallid Sturgeon. His research integrates telemetry, statistical modeling, and GIS-based analysis to enhance fisheries management strategies and conservation planning. By bridging the gap between ecological research and fisheries management, he provides data-driven insights that inform conservation policies and restoration activities.
Chris’s broader interests include ecological modeling, habitat connectivity, and using interdisciplinary approaches to address conservation challenges in freshwater systems. In his current role, he is working in the Klamath River Basin to evaluate the influence of flow management on the timing, duration, and proportion of thermal refuge use by out-migrating juvenile salmonids, and how this may impact their survival.