Robin L DeBruyne, PhD
Robin DeBruyne is an Ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Great Lakes Science Center based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she has worked since 2012.
Robin received her Ph.D. in fisheries and aquatic sciences from Cornell University studying the population responses of walleye and yellow perch to the removal of double-crested cormorants on Oneida Lake. She received M.S. and B.S. degrees in conservation biology from Central Michigan University. Robin’s research focus at the Great Lakes Science Center focuses on fish early life history dynamics in the Great Lakes and connecting waters, evaluation of constructed spawning reefs in the St. Clair-Detroit River System, and food-web ecology of top predators in the Great Lakes. Her research is often conducted in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams with partners from federal, state, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. Robin is an active member of the American Fisheries Society at multiple unit levels.
Professional Experience
2012-Present; Post-doctoral researcher and ecologist at USGS Great Lakes Science Center
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Cornell University, 2014; Fisheries and Aquatic Science
M.S., Central Michigan University, 2006; Biology - Conservation Biology Concentration
B.S., Central Michigan University, 2004; Biology- Natural Resource Concentration
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American Fisheries Society
International Association for Great Lakes Research
North American Sturgeon and Paddlefish Society
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Biological and habitat assessment of the Lower Rouge River, Michigan 2018 Biological and habitat assessment of the Lower Rouge River, Michigan 2018
A key component of evaluating the success of habitat remediation projects is determining preremediation conditions, biotic and abiotic, to establish a baseline and compare with postproject conditions. The Rouge River, Michigan, is a Great Lakes Area of Concern with a listed Beneficial Use Impairment related to loss of fish and wildlife habitat. A biological and habitat assessment was...
Authors
Edward F. Roseman, Jason Fischer, Robin DeBruyne, Scott Jackson
Egg and larval collection methods affect spawning adult numbers inferred by pedigree analysis Egg and larval collection methods affect spawning adult numbers inferred by pedigree analysis
Analytical methods that incorporate genetic data are increasingly used in monitoring and assessment programs for important rate functions of fish populations (e.g., recruitment). Because gear types vary in efficiencies and effective sampling areas, results from genetic‐based assessments likely differ depending on the sampling gear used to collect genotyped individuals; consequently...
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Robert D. Hunter, Edward F. Roseman, Nick Sard, Daniel B. Hayes, Travis Brenden, Robin L. DeBruyne, Kim Scribner
Genetic family reconstruction characterizes Lake Sturgeon use of newly constructed spawning habitat and larval dispersal Genetic family reconstruction characterizes Lake Sturgeon use of newly constructed spawning habitat and larval dispersal
Since 2004, seven spawning reefs have been constructed in the St. Clair–Detroit River system to remediate lost spawning habitat and increase recruitment of Lake Sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens . Assessment of management actions by collecting and enumerating eggs and larvae provided evidence of spawning Lake Sturgeon and survival of eggs until larval dispersal at constructed reef sites...
Authors
Robert D. Hunter, Edward F. Roseman, Nick Sard, Robin L. DeBruyne, Jinliang Wang, Kim Scribner
Assessment of larval fish assemblages and nursery habitat in the St. Clair River delta Assessment 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...
Authors
Taaja Tucker, Robin DeBruyne, Edward F. Roseman, Douglas Larson, A. Scott McNaught
Contemporary environmental assessment using a viability analysis in a large river system to inform restoration and adaptive management decisions Contemporary 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...
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Robin DeBruyne, Edward Roseman, Jason E. Ross, Kurt Newman, Russell Strach
Long-term assessment of ichthyoplankton in a large North American river system reveals changes in fish community dynamics Long-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...
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Taaja R. Tucker, Edward Roseman, Robin DeBruyne, Jeremy J. Pritt, David Bennion, Darryl Hondorp, James Boase
Exploring potential effects of cormorant predation on the fish community in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron Exploring potential effects of cormorant predation on the fish community in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron
Stakeholders and fishery managers expressed concern that double-crested cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus predation may be a factor in the recent poor survival of yellow perch Perca flavescens in Saginaw Bay. We quantified cormorant diets from two nesting colonies in Saginaw Bay during April–September in 2013 and 2014, with special emphasis on impacts to yellow perch. Cormorants (n = 691)...
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Robin DeBruyne, David Fielder, Edward Roseman, Peter Butchko
Are we preparing the next generation of fisheries professionals to succeed in their careers?: A survey of AFS members Are we preparing the next generation of fisheries professionals to succeed in their careers?: A survey of AFS members
Natural resource professionals have frequently criticized universities for poorly preparing graduates to succeed in their jobs. We surveyed members of the American Fisheries Society to determine which job skills and knowledge of academic topics employers, students, and university faculty members deemed most important to early-career success of fisheries professionals. Respondents also...
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Steve McMullin, Vic DiCenzo, Ron Essig, Craig Bonds, Robin DeBruyne, Mark Kaemingk, Martha Mather, Christopher Myrick, Quinton Phelps, Trent Sutton, James Triplett
Using larval fish community structure to guide long-term monitoring of fish spawning activity Using larval fish community structure to guide long-term monitoring of fish spawning activity
Larval fishes provide a direct indication of spawning activity and may therefore be useful for long-term monitoring efforts in relation to spawning habitat restoration. However, larval fish sampling can be time intensive and costly. We sought to understand the spatial and temporal structure of larval fish communities in the St. Clair–Detroit River system, Michigan–Ontario, to determine...
Authors
Jeremy J. Pritt, Edward F. Roseman, Jason Ross, Robin DeBruyne
The renaissance of North American large rivers: synthesis of the special section The renaissance of North American large rivers: synthesis of the special section
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Robin DeBruyne, Edward F. Roseman
Evidence of the St. Clair-Detroit River system as a dispersal corridor and nursery habitat for transient larval burbot Evidence of the St. Clair-Detroit River system as a dispersal corridor and nursery habitat for transient larval burbot
Burbot Lota lota are distributed across the Laurentian Great Lakes where they occupy a top piscivore role. The St. Clair-Detroit River System is known to provide a migration corridor as well as spawning and nursery habitat for many indigenous fishes of economic and ecological significance. However, knowledge is scant of the early life history of burbot and the importance of this system...
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Darrin McCullough, Edward F. Roseman, Kevin Keeler, Robin DeBruyne, Jeremy Pritt, Patricia A. Thompson, Stacey A. Ireland, Jason Ross, Dustin Bowser, Robert Hunter, Dana Kristina Castle, Jason Fischer, Stacy Provo
The renaissance of ecosystem integrity in North American large rivers The renaissance of ecosystem integrity in North American large rivers
No abstract available.
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Edward F. Roseman, Robin DeBruyne
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Biological and habitat assessment of the Lower Rouge River, Michigan 2018 Biological and habitat assessment of the Lower Rouge River, Michigan 2018
A key component of evaluating the success of habitat remediation projects is determining preremediation conditions, biotic and abiotic, to establish a baseline and compare with postproject conditions. The Rouge River, Michigan, is a Great Lakes Area of Concern with a listed Beneficial Use Impairment related to loss of fish and wildlife habitat. A biological and habitat assessment was...
Authors
Edward F. Roseman, Jason Fischer, Robin DeBruyne, Scott Jackson
Egg and larval collection methods affect spawning adult numbers inferred by pedigree analysis Egg and larval collection methods affect spawning adult numbers inferred by pedigree analysis
Analytical methods that incorporate genetic data are increasingly used in monitoring and assessment programs for important rate functions of fish populations (e.g., recruitment). Because gear types vary in efficiencies and effective sampling areas, results from genetic‐based assessments likely differ depending on the sampling gear used to collect genotyped individuals; consequently...
Authors
Robert D. Hunter, Edward F. Roseman, Nick Sard, Daniel B. Hayes, Travis Brenden, Robin L. DeBruyne, Kim Scribner
Genetic family reconstruction characterizes Lake Sturgeon use of newly constructed spawning habitat and larval dispersal Genetic family reconstruction characterizes Lake Sturgeon use of newly constructed spawning habitat and larval dispersal
Since 2004, seven spawning reefs have been constructed in the St. Clair–Detroit River system to remediate lost spawning habitat and increase recruitment of Lake Sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens . Assessment of management actions by collecting and enumerating eggs and larvae provided evidence of spawning Lake Sturgeon and survival of eggs until larval dispersal at constructed reef sites...
Authors
Robert D. Hunter, Edward F. Roseman, Nick Sard, Robin L. DeBruyne, Jinliang Wang, Kim Scribner
Assessment of larval fish assemblages and nursery habitat in the St. Clair River delta Assessment 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...
Authors
Taaja Tucker, Robin DeBruyne, Edward F. Roseman, Douglas Larson, A. Scott McNaught
Contemporary environmental assessment using a viability analysis in a large river system to inform restoration and adaptive management decisions Contemporary 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...
Authors
Robin DeBruyne, Edward Roseman, Jason E. Ross, Kurt Newman, Russell Strach
Long-term assessment of ichthyoplankton in a large North American river system reveals changes in fish community dynamics Long-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...
Authors
Taaja R. Tucker, Edward Roseman, Robin DeBruyne, Jeremy J. Pritt, David Bennion, Darryl Hondorp, James Boase
Exploring potential effects of cormorant predation on the fish community in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron Exploring potential effects of cormorant predation on the fish community in Saginaw Bay, Lake Huron
Stakeholders and fishery managers expressed concern that double-crested cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus predation may be a factor in the recent poor survival of yellow perch Perca flavescens in Saginaw Bay. We quantified cormorant diets from two nesting colonies in Saginaw Bay during April–September in 2013 and 2014, with special emphasis on impacts to yellow perch. Cormorants (n = 691)...
Authors
Robin DeBruyne, David Fielder, Edward Roseman, Peter Butchko
Are we preparing the next generation of fisheries professionals to succeed in their careers?: A survey of AFS members Are we preparing the next generation of fisheries professionals to succeed in their careers?: A survey of AFS members
Natural resource professionals have frequently criticized universities for poorly preparing graduates to succeed in their jobs. We surveyed members of the American Fisheries Society to determine which job skills and knowledge of academic topics employers, students, and university faculty members deemed most important to early-career success of fisheries professionals. Respondents also...
Authors
Steve McMullin, Vic DiCenzo, Ron Essig, Craig Bonds, Robin DeBruyne, Mark Kaemingk, Martha Mather, Christopher Myrick, Quinton Phelps, Trent Sutton, James Triplett
Using larval fish community structure to guide long-term monitoring of fish spawning activity Using larval fish community structure to guide long-term monitoring of fish spawning activity
Larval fishes provide a direct indication of spawning activity and may therefore be useful for long-term monitoring efforts in relation to spawning habitat restoration. However, larval fish sampling can be time intensive and costly. We sought to understand the spatial and temporal structure of larval fish communities in the St. Clair–Detroit River system, Michigan–Ontario, to determine...
Authors
Jeremy J. Pritt, Edward F. Roseman, Jason Ross, Robin DeBruyne
The renaissance of North American large rivers: synthesis of the special section The renaissance of North American large rivers: synthesis of the special section
No abstract available.
Authors
Robin DeBruyne, Edward F. Roseman
Evidence of the St. Clair-Detroit River system as a dispersal corridor and nursery habitat for transient larval burbot Evidence of the St. Clair-Detroit River system as a dispersal corridor and nursery habitat for transient larval burbot
Burbot Lota lota are distributed across the Laurentian Great Lakes where they occupy a top piscivore role. The St. Clair-Detroit River System is known to provide a migration corridor as well as spawning and nursery habitat for many indigenous fishes of economic and ecological significance. However, knowledge is scant of the early life history of burbot and the importance of this system...
Authors
Darrin McCullough, Edward F. Roseman, Kevin Keeler, Robin DeBruyne, Jeremy Pritt, Patricia A. Thompson, Stacey A. Ireland, Jason Ross, Dustin Bowser, Robert Hunter, Dana Kristina Castle, Jason Fischer, Stacy Provo
The renaissance of ecosystem integrity in North American large rivers The renaissance of ecosystem integrity in North American large rivers
No abstract available.
Authors
Edward F. Roseman, Robin DeBruyne
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