Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Tuckett Lab
Led by Quenton Tuckett · Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
What we study
The Tuckett Lab studies invasive fish species, like White Perch and non-native poeciliids, to understand how they spread and affect ecosystems. Research focuses on ecological and evolutionary factors, including eutrophication and aquaculture practices.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Wild animals
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Non-native fish invasions
Examining how invasive fish like Green Swordtail and Southern Platyfish establish and spread in ecosystems.
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Recent papers, explained
- Stage-based biotic resistance to a non-native species
2026 · NeoBiota
Finds that native fish may resist tropical frog invasions at certain life stages.
- State risk practices and responses to Lacey Act changes for injurious wildlife
2026 · North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Explains how state laws handle injurious wildlife trade after a court ruling.
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- Fish Assemblage Shift Following Abrupt Seagrass Loss in a Southwest Florida Tidal Creek
2026 · Estuaries and Coasts
Shows how fish populations change after seagrass loss in a tidal creek.
- Semi-automated Detection of Seagrass Scars in Tampa Bay from Aerial Imagery: An Application for ArcGIS Pro Deep Learning
2025 · Estuaries and Coasts
Uses AI to detect seagrass damage from boat propellers in Tampa Bay.
- Cold tolerance estimates for the Rio Cauca Caecilian (Typhlonectes natans), a novel amphibian invader in the USA
2025 · Aquatic Invasions
Measures cold tolerance of a new amphibian in Florida.
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