Fisheries Biologist

Joined LGL in 2010

Degrees & Diplomas

B.Sc.: University of Alaska Southeast (Marine Biology) 2003
M.Sc.: University of Alaska Fairbanks (Fisheries Biology) 2007

Research Interests

• Fresh water and estuarine ecology of fish
• Feeding ecology and physiological constraints of juvenile fish
• Habitat constraints on the production and condition of juvenile salmon
• Egg-to-fry survival and ground water hydrology
• Rod and reel sampling

Capsule Resume

Mr. Burril has expertise in many areas associated with the early life history of juvenile salmon. His work has involved multiple projects with responsibilities including study design, implementation, management, data analysis, and report writing. Most field projects have been in remote locations and logistically challenging. Sean has conducted research throughout Alaska in areas ranging from the Arctic Ocean to Kuskokwim Bay and from Upper Cook Inlet to the Gulf of Alaska down to Southeast Alaska. Project focus has included estimation of adult salmon abundance, emigration timing and egg-to-smolt survival, energy density and estuarine feeding ecology of juvenile salmon, hydrological characteristics of spawning habitat for fall chum salmon, and catch composition of near shore arctic fishes to name a few. Having over 20 years experience commercial fishing Alaskan waters and through research in freshwater and marine habitats throughout the state, Sean has gained an extensive knowledge in the identification of Alaska’s fish species, and experience using a wide variety of gear types.