Assess Fish Populations with Accurate Data Collection and Robust Monitoring Programs

We are a leader in designing and implementing fish population studies across British Columbia, Canada, and internationally. Accurate predictions of potential effects on natural fish populations are essential for informed decision-making by clients and regulators. Our experts apply proven fisheries data collection methods, innovative technologies, and scientifically sound study designs to deliver reliable assessments that guide regulatory approvals, environmental monitoring, and project development.
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Our Fish Population Assessment Services

See how Trinity provides comprehensive fish population assessment services to support sustainable fisheries management and regulatory compliance.

We determine the presence or absence of fish species and estimate the size of natural populations through tailored monitoring programs designed for site-specific conditions.

Our experts track fish movement, develop periodicity charts for key life stages, and monitor population changes that may result from development activities.

We apply a wide range of proven methods – including electrofishing, snorkel surveys, minnow trapping, video surveillance, mark-and-recapture studies, and radio telemetry – to ensure accurate and defensible data collection.

Where traditional methods are limited, we employ environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling to detect elusive species or low-density populations, offering a cost-effective and precise solution for presence/absence studies.

Using technologies such as PIT tags with remote antenna receivers, we monitor fish migration patterns to inform habitat connectivity assessments and mitigation planning.

Fish Population Assessment FAQs

Fish population assessments provide the high-quality data needed to predict potential project impacts on fisheries, guide regulatory decisions, and ensure sustainable resource management.

We use a combination of traditional and advanced methods such as electrofishing, snorkel surveys, minnow trapping, mark-and-recapture, video surveillance, telemetry, and eDNA to provide accurate and reliable results.

Environmental DNA (eDNA) is particularly effective for detecting low-density or elusive species, or when standard methods may be cost-prohibitive or less effective at confirming species presence.

We employ tools like radio telemetry and PIT tags with antenna receivers to track fish movement, providing detailed insights into migration patterns and habitat use.

Developers, regulators, and resource managers rely on fish population assessments to understand ecological baselines, evaluate project impacts, and design effective mitigation strategies.

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