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Blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) are an economically, ecologically, and culturally important sportfish native to the Mississippi River system. Despite their value, much of their life history in the Mississippi River is still poorly understood, including how they utilize resourc…

Blue catfish Ictalurus furcatus is an invasive species of great concern in coastal habitats throughout the eastern United States, inclulding the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. In this dissertation, I use field surveys, laboratory experiments and quantitative modeling to pro…