Co-Convenors: Enrique Curchitser (USA), Shin-ichi Ito (Japan) and Michio Kishi (Japan)

Invited Speaker:
Robert Humston (Washington and Lee University, USA)

In order to understand ecosystem response to climate impacts, End-to-End modeling (E2E) approaches are essential. One of the most difficult parts for E2E is the modeling of fish migration. Fish behavior can be very complex; it is a consequence of genetics, physical, chemical and biological environments and their interaction. Learned behavior may also be a factor. To model fish behavior, integrated studies are needed including laboratory experiments, tagging and acoustic observations, and modeling. The purpose of this session is to review the current state of development in laboratory experiments, field observations and modeling to understand fish behavior and to discuss future potential collaborations to improve fish migration models. Presentations related to laboratory experiments, field observations and modeling works related to fish behavior are welcome.