Jessica Rodger

Dr. Jessica Rodger is a Researcher in the Department of Ecology & Environmental Change at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on fish migration ecology, particularly Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and brown trout (Salmo trutta). Her research investigates migration success factors, environmental influences, and genetic structuring in aquatic ecosystems. She collaborates widely with institutions on projects analyzing migration behaviors in fragmented habitats, tag technology impacts, and marine navigation cues.

Key research interests include:

• Salmon smolt outmigration dynamics
• Hydroelectric fragmentation effects
• Genetic diversity in riverine systems
• Post-smolt marine migration pathways
• Behavioral adaptations to environmental changes

Her publications (2018–2025) consistently explore migration success determinants across UK/Ireland rivers, hydrological influences, and conservation applications. Notable findings include counterintuitive lake migration patterns and the role of lake shape in smolt behavior modification.

Advising and grants information is not explicitly detailed in the provided texts. No scientific awards are listed, though her active publication record indicates significant contributions to aquatic ecology.