Edward F Roseman, PhD
Edward Roseman is a Research Fisheries Biologist based in Ann Arbor, MI.
The emphasis of my research program as Research Fish Biologist centers on aquatic habitat restoration and aquatic science to evaluate and inform management decisions. A substantial portion of my research takes place in Great Lakes Areas of Concern and addresses ecological issues of exceptional interest to the scientific and professional community. I am frequently sought for my expertise in fish early life history (eggs and larvae) sampling and identification and routinely approach my work from an early life history perspective. Results of my research are used to inform management decisions regarding restoration of aquatic habitat and populations that will improve resiliency, ecosystem services, and add value to our natural resources.
Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems are complex, and my research frequently involves development of innovative research tools or unique adaptations of existing methods to accomplish research and management objectives. The scope of my research spans from river and lake-specific research within the Great Lakes basin including connecting waters to global fish population and habitat issues related to restoring Coregonines (e.g., whitefishes and ciscos) in the Baltic Sea and large rivers of the world. The complexity of my research is exacerbated by a multi-jurisdictional international management environment and the frequent need to replace team members lost to attrition. I routinely provide technical assistance related to habitat restoration, serve on Lake Huron and Lake Erie technical committees, supervise the Early Life History and Connecting Waters research laboratory, serve on the Center’s safety and small boats committees, and I supervise several contracted employees.
Professional Experience
Research Fisheries Biologist (0482- GS-14), U.S. Geological Survey, Great Lakes Science Center, 1451 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI; November 2004 - present.
Fisheries Biologist II, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Sandusky Fisheries Station, 305 E. Shoreline Drive, Sandusky, OH; 20 October 2003 – 8 October 2004.
Fisheries Biologist II, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, Sandusky Fisheries Station, 305 E. Shoreline Drive, Sandusky, OH; 20 October 2003 – 8 October 2004.
Lecturer, Fisheries Biology (5434), United States Coast Guard Academy, Department of Science, 215 Smith Hall, New London, CT; 12 August - 20 December 2002.
Education and Certifications
Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner accredited by the Society for Ecological Restoration, 2018 - present.
Certified Fisheries Professional accredited by the American Fisheries Society, 1999 - present.
Department of the Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Instructor; March 2011 - present.
Ph.D.; Fisheries Science; May 2000; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Dissertation title: Physical and biological processes influencing year-class strength of walleye in Lake Erie.
M.S.; Fisheries Science; August 1997; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 Thesis title: Factors influencing the year-class strength of walleye in western Lake Erie.
B.S.; Natural Resources; May 1992; Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.
A.A.S. with High Honors; Fisheries and Wildlife Technology; May 1989; State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College (SUNY), Cobleskill, NY.
Regent’s High School Diploma; June 1979; Camden Central High School, Rt. 13, Camden, NY.
Affiliations and Memberships*
American Fisheries Society
American Institute of Fisheries Research Biologists
Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society
International Association for Great Lakes Research
North American Sturgeon and Paddlefish Society
Honors and Awards
Stevan Phelps Memorial Award 2021 for best genetics paper published in an American Fisheries Society Journal.
Grayling Award 2020 Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.
St. Clair River Partnership Award, 2020.
Outstanding Friend of the Lake Erie Center, December 2019.
James W. Moffett Award 2019.
Partners in Conservation Award, U.S. Department of Interior.
Skinner Memorial Award, American Fisheries Society.
Albert S. Hazzard Award of Excellence, MI Chapter American Fisheries Society, 1997.
Abstracts and Presentations
Roseman, E.F., T. Yang, C.M. Mayer, R.L. DeBruyne, and M.R. Dufour. 2022. Diets of Age-0 Walleye Reflection of Food Web Changes in Western Lake Erie. INVITED Oral presentation at the 2022 Joint Aquatic Science Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI.
Roseman, E., DeBruyne, R., Hilling, C., Boase, J., Chiotti, J., Fischer, J., Drouin, R., Wills, T. 2022. Science and Monitoring Guide Recovery of Fisheries Habitat and Populations in the St. Clair-Detroit River System. INVITED State of Lake Erie Conference, Cleveland OH.
Roseman, E.F., A. BaetzM, R.L. DeBruyneM, J.FischerS, A. GatchS, and T. Höök. 2019. Restoration and maintenance of spawning reefs. INVITED PLENARY ADDRESS at the 2019 Great Lakes Areas of Concern Conference, Cleveland OH.
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Assessment of larval fish assemblages and nursery habitat in the St. Clair River delta
Zooplankton dynamics in a Great Lakes connecting channel: Exploring the seasonal composition within the St. Clair-Detroit River System
Contemporary environmental assessment using a viability analysis in a large river system to inform restoration and adaptive management decisions
Phenology and species diversity in a Lake Huron ichthyoplankton community: Ecological implications of invasive species dominance
Effectiveness of shallow water habitat remediation for improving fish habitat in a large temperate river
Long-term assessment of ichthyoplankton in a large North American river system reveals changes in fish community dynamics
Environmental DNA (eDNA): A tool for quantifying the abundant but elusive round goby (Neogobius melanostomus)
Lake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish, and Walleye egg deposition patterns with response to fish spawning substrate restoration in the St. Clair–Detroit River system
Synopsis of the Fourth International Percid Fishes Symposia
Changes in movements of Chinook Salmon between lakes Huron and Michigan after Alewife population collapse
Divergent migration within lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) populations: Multiple distinct patterns exist across an unrestricted migration corridor
Use of navigation channels by Lake Sturgeon: Does channelization increase vulnerability of fish to ship strikes?
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Filter Total Items: 108Assessment of larval fish assemblages and nursery habitat in the St. Clair River delta
The St. Clair River delta, part of the St. Clair-Detroit River System (SCDRS), is the most fished coastal wetland area in the Laurentian Great Lakes and provides nursery habitat for a variety of fish species; however, few large-scale surveys of larval fish have been performed within the delta since the 1980s. Larval fish, zooplankton, and aquatic plants were sampled at 20 sites from May through JuAuthorsTaaja Tucker, Robin L . DeBruyne, Edward F. Roseman, Douglas Larson, A. Scott McNaughtZooplankton dynamics in a Great Lakes connecting channel: Exploring the seasonal composition within the St. Clair-Detroit River System
The connecting channels linking the Laurentian Great Lakes provide important migration routes, spawning grounds, and nursery habitat for fish, but their role as conduits between lakes for zooplankton is less understood. To address this knowledge gap in the St. Clair–Detroit River System (SCDRS), a comprehensive survey of crustacean zooplankton was performed in both riverine and lacustrine habitatsAuthorsKevin (Contractor) Keeler, Taaja Tucker, Christine M Mayer, William W. Taylor, Edward F. RosemanContemporary environmental assessment using a viability analysis in a large river system to inform restoration and adaptive management decisions
As large-scale restoration plans for degraded aquatic habitats evolve, it is essential that multiorganizational collaborations have a common vision to achieve consensus on restoration goals. Development of restoration targets and postrestoration monitoring strategies can be focused using a viability analysis framework that supports an adaptive management process. Viability analysis is a robust andAuthorsRobin L. DeBruyne, Edward F. Roseman, Jason E. Ross, Kurt R. Newman, Russell M. StrachPhenology and species diversity in a Lake Huron ichthyoplankton community: Ecological implications of invasive species dominance
Ichthyoplankton communities are dynamic and vary spatiotemporally based on factors such as wind, water currents, and phenology. Nonetheless, ichthyoplankton are an indicator of spawning success in fish populations and examining their community diversity and composition can serve to provide information on ecosystem integrity. Although some ichthyoplankton species may be transient, understanding theAuthorsTimothy P. O'Brien, Stacey Ireland, Edward F. Roseman, Andrew S Briggs, William W. TaylorEffectiveness of shallow water habitat remediation for improving fish habitat in a large temperate river
Loss of shallow water riparian zones in the St. Clair River has reduced availability of nursery areas and refuge for fishes. To remediate habitat losses and provide fish nursery areas, five remediation projects were carried out along the river’s United States bank from 2012 to 2014, replacing seawalls with sloping banks and adding in-stream structure (e.g., root wads and boulders). Project evaluatAuthorsEdward F. Roseman, Jason Fischer, Song Qian, Christine M MayerLong-term assessment of ichthyoplankton in a large North American river system reveals changes in fish community dynamics
Larval fishes are sensitive to abiotic conditions and provide a direct measure of spawning success. The St. Clair – Detroit River System, a Laurentian Great Lakes connecting channel with a history of environmental degradation, has undergone improvements in habitat and water quality since the 1970s. We compared 2006–2015 ichthyoplankton community data with those collected prior to remediation efforAuthorsTaaja R. Tucker, Edward F. Roseman, Robin L. DeBruyne, Jeremy J. Pritt, David Bennion, Darryl W. Hondorp, James C. BoaseEnvironmental DNA (eDNA): A tool for quantifying the abundant but elusive round goby (Neogobius melanostomus)
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is revolutionizing biodiversity monitoring, occupancy estimates, and real-time detections of invasive species. In the Great Lakes, the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus), an invasive benthic fish from the Black Sea, has spread to encompass all five lakes and many tributaries, outcompeting or consuming native species; however, estimates of round goby abundance are confoundAuthorsMeredith B. Nevers, Muruleedhara Byappanahalli, Charles C. Morris, Dawn Shively, Katarzyna Przybyla-Kelly, Ashley M. Spoljaric, Joshua Dickey, Edward F. RosemanLake Sturgeon, Lake Whitefish, and Walleye egg deposition patterns with response to fish spawning substrate restoration in the St. Clair–Detroit River system
Egg deposition and use of restored spawning substrates by lithophilic fishes (e.g., Lake Sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens, Lake Whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis, and Walleye Sander vitreus) were assessed throughout the St. Clair–Detroit River system from 2005 to 2016. Bayesian models were used to quantify egg abundance and presence/absence relative to site-specific variables (e.g., depth, velocity, aAuthorsJason L. Fischer, Jeremy J. Pritt, Edward F. Roseman, Carson G. Prichard, Jaquelyn M. Craig, Gregory W. Kennedy, Bruce A. MannySynopsis of the Fourth International Percid Fishes Symposia
Percids play an integral role in food webs and freshwater fisheries of the world. Anthropogenic stressors such as pollution, overfishing, invasive species, and climate change threaten percid diversity and the sustainability of economically important fisher-ies. The International Percid Fish Symposium is the only scien-tific conference dedicated to this family of fishes, offering unique opportunitiAuthorsBrian Schmidt, Dana Castle, Edward F. Roseman, Toomas Saat, Hannu LehtonenChanges in movements of Chinook Salmon between lakes Huron and Michigan after Alewife population collapse
Alewives Alosa pseudoharengus are the preferred food of Chinook Salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Alewife populations collapsed in Lake Huron in 2003 but remained comparatively abundant in Lake Michigan. We analyzed capture locations of coded-wire-tagged Chinook Salmon before, during, and after Alewife collapse (1993–2014). We contrasted the pattern of tag recoveries fAuthorsRichard D. Clark, James R. Bence, Randall M. Claramunt, John A. Clevenger, Matthew S. Kornis, Charles R. Bronte, Charles P. Madenjian, Edward F. RosemanDivergent migration within lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) populations: Multiple distinct patterns exist across an unrestricted migration corridor
Population structure, distribution, abundance, and dispersal arguably underpin the entire field of animal ecology, with consequences for regional species persistence, and provision of ecosystem services. Divergent migration behaviours among individuals or among populations is an important aspect of the ecology of highly-mobile animals, allowing populations to exploit spatially- or temporally-distrAuthorsSteven T. Kessel, Darryl W. Hondorp, Christopher Holbrook, James C. Boase, Justin A. Chiotti, Michael V. Thomas, Todd C. Wills, Edward F. Roseman, Richard Drouin, Charles C. KruegerUse of navigation channels by Lake Sturgeon: Does channelization increase vulnerability of fish to ship strikes?
Channelization for navigation and flood control has altered the hydrology and bathymetry of many large rivers with unknown consequences for fish species that undergo riverine migrations. In this study, we investigated whether altered flow distributions and bathymetry associated with channelization attracted migrating Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) into commercial navigation channels, potentiAuthorsDarryl W. Hondorp, David Bennion, Edward F. Roseman, Christopher Holbrook, James C. Boase, Justin A. Chiotti, Michael V. Thomas, Todd C. Wills, Richard Drouin, Steven T. Kessel, Charles C. KruegerNon-USGS Publications**
Mills, E. L., E. F. Roseman, M. Rutzke, W. H. Gutenmann, and D. J. Lisk. 1993. Contaminant and nutrient element concentrations in soft tissues of zebra and quagga mussels from southern Lake Ontario. Chemosphere 27(8):1465-1473.Mills, E.L., R.M. Dermott, E.F. Roseman, D. Dustin, E. Mellina, D.B. Conn, and A. Spidle. 1993. Colonization, ecology, and population structure of the "quagga" mussel (Bivalvia: Dreissenidae) in the lower Great Lakes. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 50(11):2305-2314.
Dustin, D.L., E.L. Mills, E.F. Roseman, E. Mellina, and D.B. Conn. 1993. Demography of the quagga ssel in the Lower Great Lakes Basin. Bulletin of the North American Benthological Society 10:197-198.Roseman, E.F., E.L. Mills, M. Rutzke, W.H. Gutenmann, and D.J. Lisk. 1994. Absorption of Cadmium from water by zebra and quagga mussels (Bivalvia: Dreissenidae). Chemosphere 28(4):737-743.Roseman, E.F., E.L. Mills, J.L. Forney, and L.G. Rudstam. 1995. Competition between age-0 yellow perch (Perca flavescens) and gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum) in Oneida Lake, New York. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 53(4):865-874.Mills, E.L., R. O'Gorman, E.F. Roseman, C. Adams, and R.W. Owens. 1995. Planktivory by alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) and rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax) on microcrustacean zooplankton and dreissenid (Bivalvia: Dreissenidae) veligers in southern Lake Ontario. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 52(5):925-935.Roseman, E.F. 1996. Stress and student life. Fisheries 21(5):29.Roseman, E.F., W.W. Taylor, D.B. Hayes, R.C. Haas, R.L. Knight, and K.O. Paxton. 1996. Walleye egg deposition and survival on reefs in western Lake Erie. Proceedings of the Second International Percid Fishes Symposium. Annales Zoologici Fennici 33:341-351.Neumann, E., E.F. Roseman, and H. Lehtonen. 1996. Report of the working group on determination of year-class strength. Proceedings of the Second International Percid Fishes Symposium. Annales Zoologici Fennici 33:315-320.Roseman, E.F., D.J. Jude, T.G. Coon, M.K. Raths, and W.W. Taylor. 1998. Occurrence of deepwater sculpin (Myoxocephalus thompsoni) in western Lake Erie. Journal of Great Lakes Research 24(2):479-483.Roseman, E.F., W.W. Taylor, D.B. Hayes, R.C. Haas, D.H. Davies, and S.D. Mackey. 1999. The influence of physical processes on the early life history stages of walleye, Stizostedion vitreum, in western Lake Erie. Ecosystem Considerations in Fisheries Management: Proc. of the 16th Lowell Wakefield Symposium, Anchorage, AK. AK-SG-99-01:43-55.Mills, E.L., J.R. Chrisman, B. Baldwin, R.W. Owens, R. O'Gorman, T. Howell, E.F. Roseman, and M.K. Raths. 1999. Changes in the dreissenid community in the lower Great Lakes with emphasis on Lake Ontario. Journal of Great Lakes Research 25(1):187-197.Roseman, E.F., W.W. Taylor, D.B. Hayes, R.L. Knight, and R.C. Haas. 1999. The demise and rehabilitation of walleye in Lake Erie. Sustainable Lake Management: Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on the Conservation and Management of Lakes, Volume 2:S15B-11.Roseman, E.F., W.W. Taylor, D.B. Hayes, R.L. Knight, and R.C. Haas. 2001. Removal of walleye eggs from reefs in western Lake Erie by a catastrophic storm. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 130(2):341-346.Roseman, E.F., W.W. Taylor, D.B. Hayes, J. Fofrich, Sr., and R.L. Knight. 2002. Evidence of walleye spawning in Maumee Bay, Lake Erie. Ohio Journal of Science 102:51-55.Taylor, W.W., D.B. Hayes, C.P. Ferreri, K.D. Lynch, K.R. Newman, and E.F. Roseman. 2002. Integrating landscape ecology into fisheries management: a rationale and practical considerations. Pages 366-389. In: Integrating Landscape Ecology into Natural Resource Management, J. Liu and W. W. Taylor, editors. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England.Roseman, E.F., and C.A. Tomichek. 2002. Trends in abundance of eggs, larvae, juvenile and adult fish collected from 1976 through 2001 in eastern Long Island Sound. Proceedings of the Northeast Estuarine Ecology Research Symposium. December 1, 2002.Crivello, J.F., D. Danila, E.Lorda, S. Saila, M. Keser, and E.F. Roseman. 2004. The genetic stock structure of larval and juvenile winter flounder in Connecticut waters of eastern Long Island Sound and estimations of entrainment. Journal of Fish Biology 64(1):1-15.Stepien, C., and E.F. Roseman. 2004. Percid ecology: Current status and future research needs. Pages 5-6. In T.P. Barry and J. A. Malison (editors) Proceedings of Percis III: The Third International Percid Fish Symposium. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant, WISCU-W-03-001.Roseman, E.F. 2004. Percid management: Current status and future research needs. Pages 7-8. In T.P. Barry and J. A. Malison (editors) Proceedings of Percis III: The Third International Percid Fish Symposium. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant, WISCU-W-03-001**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
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