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Division:
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SD
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Status:
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Federal, NOAA Fisheries
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Job Title:
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Senior Scientist
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Phone:
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206-860-3254
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Email:
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send e-mail
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Programs:
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NWFSC Publications
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Background
Robin's early research involved taxonomy and population genetics of temperate and tropical marine fishes, but since coming to the NWFSC in 1986 he has worked primarily with salmon. Before assuming the role of senior scientist at the end of 2000, Robin led the Conservation Biology Division (and its precursors) for a decade, during which CBD staff conducted a series of comprehensive reviews of the status of Pacific salmonids under the federal Endangered Species Act. From 1999-2003 he was the Center's scientific lead for salmon recovery planning, and during parts of 2003 and 2004 he was a visiting scientist at university laboratories in France and the U.S. Robin has a B.A. in American Studies from Yale University and a Ph.D. in Marine Biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Current Research
Robin's research interests involve population genetics and conservation genetics of anadromous and marine fishes. Particular interests include: 1) adapting standard population genetics theory so that it can be applied to real-world problems for species with complex life histories; 2) combining diverse types of information (molecular genetics; life history; ecology) to characterize hierarchical levels of diversity in Pacific salmon; 3) assessing viability of complex conservation units that include multiple independent populations and diverse ecotypes; 4) methods for analyzing gene flow and population structure in species with high dispersal capabilities. Robin is also Director of the Centers Internal Grants Program, which provides in-house funding opportunities for innovative research projects by Center staff.
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