Ontario Fish Identification Workshops
2-Day Species-at-Risk Workshop

Two women examine a fish at an identification workshop.

Date

Thursday, May 15, 2025 09:00

Registration Date

Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 00:00

Admission

Workshop: $500.00 Workshop - Post-Secondary Student: $425.00

Audience

Adults, Students

About

If you are a fisheries biologist or a student registered in a fisheries biology program, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Department of Natural History, provides an opportunity to improve your fish identification skills. These workshops are designed primarily for professionals, technicians, field biologists, and environmental consultants, but other interested individuals - including university and college students - are welcome.

Workshops offered at the University of Guelph Science Complex (unless otherwise noted). 

Full details will be supplied to registered participants 30 days in advance of each workshop.

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3-day Introductory Workshop

This workshop will focus on the identification of Ontario fishes classified as Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern. Groups covered include gars, whitefishes, minnows, suckers, madtoms, darters, and sunfishes. Emphasis will be placed on how to assess the distinguishing characteristics and comparison with similar species. Presentations will include information on habitat. Completion of the introductory workshop is mandatory before participation in this workshop.