What the facility does
Conducts fundamental and applied research on the behaviour and physiology of wild fish.
Areas of expertise
The Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Laboratory studies the behaviour and physiology of wild marine and freshwater fish in their natural environments. Research combines field-based approaches with remote monitoring techniques such as biotelemetry and portable point-of-care physiology devices to study fish in nature. A research vessel supports on-water research, while a half-tonne pickup truck enables the transport of equipment for field studies. This mobile, field-based approach supports collaborations with academic, industry and government scientists.
Research services
- Biotelemetry
- Fish tracking
- Fish surgery
- Field physiology
- Respirometry
Sectors of application
- Fisheries and aquaculture
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Field physiology gear | Dewars, field centrifuges, point-of- care physiology devices | Sample collection, preservation and processing |
| Biotelemetry gear | Acoustic and radio telemetry receivers, respirometers |
Private and public sector research partners
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Pacific and Central and Arctic Region
- Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
- Muskies Canada Inc.
- Parks Canada
- National Capital Commission
- Great Lakes Fishery Commission
- Pacific Salmon Commission
- Bonefish and Tarpon Trust
- U.S. Geological Survey
- University of Illinois
- Illinois Natural History Survey
- Liebniz Institute of Germany
- Canadian Wildlife Federation