Selective Fishing of Invasive Prussian Carp (Carassius gibelio) at Lake Newell near Brooks, Alberta

Genesis Environmental Sciences Ltd. (GESL) has developed the patent pending RiverTraps™ (RT-RTX) selective fishing systems and demonstrated their capability as road/river portable, reconfigurable, scalable, removable pound net systems. The RT-RTX systems have operated with no identifiable negative impact on fish captured in a contained waterway. This capability is perfectly suited for deployment in Alberta irrigation canals, ponds and lakes and is proposed for use in the selective capture of Prussian Carp while releasing desirable native species unharmed. GESL will work with local groups on a joint capture program to assess catch per unit effort efficiency (CPUE) and a population suppression quotient (PSQ).

Faculty Supervisor:

Allison Campbell

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Partner:

Genesis Environmental LTD

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Medicine Hat College

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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