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Research discoveries, media coverage, student achievements, and stories from the Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation Laboratory. Follow the latest developments in freshwater conservation and the people behind our work.
In the Media
New Award – Editor’s Choice 2026: Theis, S.*, Shirton, J.*, Barbeau, M.*, Ruppert, J. W. L.* and M.S. Poesch (2025) Growth and diet of Northern Pike (Esox lucius) in Boreal lakes: Implications for Ecosystem Management. Hydrobiologia 4(1): 1.
Abstract: An important top-down predator, the northern pike (Esox lucius), faces harsh environmental conditions in the northern boreal ecoregion. They are often …
Boat owner’s react (Global News; July 29, 2025)
Alberta considering new watercraft pass (City TV; July 28, 2025)
Research by Megan Edgar was highlighted in the news (CTV News)
Megan Edgar’s research published in BioInvasions Records and highlighted in multiple media outposts (CBC, CBC Radio, Folio, Nature Alberta)
Research by Megan Edgar was recently highlighted in the media, including: CBC, Folio, Nature Alberta (link) and Chits and Chats podcast. Great …
Dr. Poesch involved in $24 million federally funded biodiversity and Indigenous health project
University of Alberta academics are part of a project that received $24 million in federal funding to examine the link between the …
Research by Chloe Christenson highlighted in the news!
Great job Chloe! Link to article
Research on Prussian Carp eradication highlighted in media (Magazine: Ontario Nature)
Research from a team in the Poesch lab was highlighted in Ontario Nature magazine. The story about eradication of carp, also discusses …
Lab News
Dr. Poesch attends meetings at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations headquarters in Rome, Italy
Seeds 2 Food meetings at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy …
Congratulations to Jessica Serbu, Vince St. Louis and team for being named ‘Most Viewed’ on our article on climate change (see info)!
Jessica’s paper develops a comprehensive overview of glaciers by the Rocky Mountains. Citation: Serbu, J. A., St. Louis, V. L., Emmerton, C. A., …
Congratulations to Sam Fischer for being one of ten articles listed for the Southwood Prize by the Journal of Applied Ecology!
Sam’s paper looks at how mobile phone apps can be used to improve models of angler movement.
Congratulations to Macs MacLeod and Megan Edgar on successfully defending their MSc theses!
Macs MacLeod and Megan Edgar successfully defended their MSc theses in the past few weeks! So proud of the research you have …
Three new articles on habitat banking and offsetting accepted! Check them out!
Citation: Theis, S. and M.S. Poesch. (2022) Assessing conservation and mitigation banking practices and associated gains and losses in the United States. …
Congratulations to Jacquie Pallard on successfully defending her MSc!
Jacquie Pallard successfully defended her MSc today! Not only was it a unanimous pass, the thesis was nominated for an award! Great …
Congratulations to Karling Roberts on successfully defending her PhD!
Karling Roberts successfully defended her PhD today!
New article on niche overlap of Athabasca Rainbow Trout from tailings spill available now!
Citation: Medinski, N.A., Maitland, B.M., Jardine, T.D., Drake, D.A.R. and M.S. Poesch (2022) A catastrophic coal mine spill in the Athabasca River watershed …