We have an exciting research announcement to share with you!
Our own Jennifer Sutherst along with 5 other scientists have recently published an article in the Ecological Indicators scientific journal.
New eDNA Research
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Forage Fish
Forage Fish Presentation March 17, 2022
Join Project Watershed for a virtual presentation that highlights work on forage fish within intertidal, subtidal, and pelagic waters as well as the contributions of community scientists.
Project Watershed’s Guide to Documenting Forage Fish Habitat
Photo documentation of forage fish spawning habitat is valuable in our aim to protect these important nursery areas. Photos provide a story of each individual beach over time.
Technician Report – Tuesday, November 2nd
Happy Technician Tuesday! Our team had the opportunity to assist Virginia East with forage fish sampling at Point Holmes beach earlier this year.
Forage Fish Summer Summary
Our forage fish teams were well supported and very productive this summer. The teams performed 28 sampling events of potential forage fish spawning habitat between Cortes Island, Quadra Island, Hornby Island, Campbell River, and the Comox Valley.
Forage Fish Sampling Results 2020/2021
Project Watershed is excited to announce the results of our November 2020 to February 2021 forage fish beach habitat sampling surveys.
“Big Story for a Small Fish” – Tales From the Sand
Here in the Comox Valley, our local beaches have a story to tell about a small fish that is so much more. Maybe you’ve seen Project Watershed out on local beaches, with measuring tapes and high visibility vests, trying to learn more about this small fish with a big impact!
Surf Smelt Sampling Has Arrived
Summer is almost here and Project Watershed is gearing up for another round of surf smelt sampling on beaches around the Comox Valley.
Forage Fish Spring 2021 Update and eDNA information
With the crocuses and daffodils in bloom and herring in the news I think we can say it is spring. Spring means another season of intertidal forage fish field validation is complete.
Where the Land Meets the Sea – The Nearshore
Suggested Grades: 4- 11
The World Wildlife Fund Publishes Forage Fish Information
The World Wildlife Fund and the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI) have released a variety of resources for both professionals and community scientists researching forage fish. This includes a spawning survey guidance document, as well as QEP and Community Scientist sampling methodologies and data sheets.
NIC biology students helping with Project Watershed research
NIC biology students are getting a unique opportunity to help with an important forage fish research project, thanks to a partnership between NIC and Comox Valley Project Watershed.