FISHERIES AND AQUATIC CONSERVATION LAB

Why Join the Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation Lab?

Led by Dr. Mark Poesch, Principal Investigator, the Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation Lab provides opportunities for students and researchers to contribute to freshwater science with real conservation and management relevance.

RESEARCH THAT MATTERS

Freshwater conservation

Work on species at risk, aquatic invasive species, fisheries ecology, habitat restoration, and the ecological consequences of environmental change.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Field, lab, and analysis

Develop skills in field ecology, fish sampling, aquatic community surveys, quantitative analysis, scientific writing, and communicating research findings.

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH

A supportive research community

Contribute to projects involving academic researchers, government scientists, conservation organizations, and other partners while building your own experience.

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

We Use Cutting-Edge Tools and Techniques

Our projects offer opportunities to work with specialized tools and approaches for investigating freshwater ecosystems. Explore the galleries below to see examples of the lab's research expertise in action.

Ecological Modelling ↗

Quantitative models for aquatic ecosystems (e.g., AI and machine learning)

Food Web Analysis ↗

Understanding aquatic food webs

Genetics and eDNA ↗

Exploring populations and detecting species

Hydro-acoustics ↗

Investigating aquatic environments with sound

Movement and Telemetry ↗

Tracking fish movement and habitat use

Swim Performance ↗

Studying fish swimming and flow responses

INTERESTED IN JOINING US?

Explore opportunities and get in touch

If your interests align with the lab’s work, we encourage you to explore current openings and contact Dr. Mark Poesch to introduce your interests and experience.

View Opportunities → Contact Dr. Mark Poesch →