Fishes of Alberta - Field Identification Workshop

Fishes of Alberta - Field Identification Workshop

Summary

Accurate fish species identification is of critical importance in fisheries biology. In this introductory course, students will learn key morphological identification characteristics, provincial range, and habitat preferences of Alberta fish species. This workshop offers a range of knowledge from junior to senior level fisheries personnel.

Presenter:    Shona Derlukewich, B.Sc., P. Biol.

Date:               Saturday, May 4, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location:      Laboratory Classroom B133, Mount Royal University - 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6

Maximum     20 registrants (Register early as seats fill fast)

CCP:                 This course qualifies ASPB members to earn 3 Professional Development Hours towards their Continuing Competency                                             requirement

Cost:                $70 for members, $80 for non-members

                             For inquiries about this workshop, please contact Joyce Evans.

                             For inquiries about regarding registration, please contact the ASPB office.

Materials:  Course materials will be provided; however, field guides are an extra cost ($40) purchasable from the presenter

Details and schedule of the workshop will be supplied to registered participants

Presenter Biography:

Shona is a graduate of the NAIT- Renewable Resources and University of Alberta - Conservation Biology programs. She has provided field knowledge and educational teaching over the past 14 years. With the help of many consultants, Alberta Environment and Parks, Universities, Trout Unlimited Canada and friends, this fish identification workshop has provided great interest throughout the fisheries community.