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## Aquatic Species Biology and Conservation Courses

These courses focus on the successful restoration of threatened and endangered aquatic species. Participants learn about the biology, identification, propagation, and conservation of aquatic species, including freshwater fishes, mussels, crayfish, and other macroinvertebrates.

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Electrofishing Basics

FWS aquatic biologists and partners with limited electrofishing experience who wish to serve on an electrofishing crew. This course is not intended for Team Leaders or others requiring certification by policy (instead see CSP2201). 

Coldwater Fish Culture - Online

Fishery biologists, fish culturists, biological technicians, aquatic animal husbandry caretakers and other non-supervisory hatchery employees with less than 5 years work experience.

This introductory course explores all...

Scientific River Diving Safety

Anyone that SCUBA dives in rivers as part of their job.

This course will address safety procedures, hazards, risks, benefits, and equipment associated with Scientific River Diving. Throughout the course, divers will practice and show...

Principles and Techniques of Electrofishing

Aquatic biologists that use electrofishing as a sampling or collecting tool.

This class builds knowledge and skills that will enable biologists to increase the standardization and efficiency of electrofishing sampling while operating in a...

Principles and Techniques of Electrofishing (Online)

This class builds knowledge and skills that will enable biologists to increase the standardization and efficiency of electrofishing sampling while operating in a safer manner. Participants learn how to apply electrical circuit and field concepts to various challenges...

Macroinvertebrate Ecology and Identification

Anyone needing background in macroinvertebrate ecology and identification. For example, biologists interest in using or understanding macroinvertebrates as a component of aquatic monitoring programs.

This intensive 'hands-on' field and lab...

Introduction to Fish Health

Fisheries biologists, hatchery managers, fish health biologists, and wildlife biologists interested in fish health techniques.

This course is a beginner-level, introductory program that familiarizes participants with the signs, causes, and...

Freshwater Fish Culture

Anyone interested in the culture of freshwater fishes.

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic principles, concepts, and methods for the production of non-salmonid, freshwater fishes. Course topics will include...

Freshwater Mussel Identification

Natural resource professionals needing freshwater mussel identification skills for restoration and recovery efforts.

The purpose of this course is to develop participants' freshwater mussel identification skills and knowledge of regional...

Freshwater Mussel Propagation for Restoration

Biologists interested in freshwater mussel biology and freshwater mussel culture techniques.

This is an introductory course designed to explore all culture activities associated with freshwater mussels. Participants will explore the latest...

Freshwater Biomonitoring Using Benthic Macroinvertebrates

Biologists with some experience in aquatic ecology and invertebrates who are looking to develop or enhance their specialization in biomonitoring with macroinvertebrates, especially for evaluation of stream habitat restoration projects or other site remediation efforts....

Fish Population Dynamics and Assessment (Online)

Federal and state fisheries managers and researchers interested in using fish population dynamics concepts and models to better assess and manage fish resources.

The goal of this course is to build a set of skills and tools useful for...

Fish Identification

Anyone needing fish identification skills.

The purpose of this course is to develop participants' fish identification skills and knowledge of freshwater fish species. Participants learn an overall system for identifying fish, including...

Fish Population Dynamics and Assessment

Federal and state fisheries managers and researchers interested in learning how to use fish population dynamics concepts and models to better assess and manage fish resources.

The goal of this course is to provide a set of tools useful for...

Ecology and Conservation of North American Crayfishes

Anyone who works with freshwater crayfishes but has little formal knowledge of their biology.

This is an introductory course on the biology, ecology, and conservation of freshwater crayfishes. The course covers conservation status, basic...

Conservation Biology of Freshwater Mussels

Biologists who work with freshwater mussels in their daily work but have little or no formal knowledge of their biology, physiology, and life history.

This is an introductory course on the biology and ecology of freshwater mussels and the...

Coldwater Fish Culture

Fishery biologists, fish culturists, biological technicians, aquatic animal husbandry caretakers, and other non-supervisory hatchery employees with less than 5 years of work experience.

Coldwater Fish Culture is an introductory course...

## Seminar Calendar

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Course Session

Principles and Techniques of Electrofishing

Apr 22, 2024 8:00 amApr 26, 2024 12:00 pm (EDT)

10

Course Session

Freshwater Fish Culture

Jun 10, 2024 8:00 amJun 14, 2024 12:00 pm (EDT)

8

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Coldwater Fish Culture - Online

Jul 8, 2024 8:00 amAug 2, 2024 11:00 pm (EDT)

29

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Conservation Biology of Freshwater Mussels

Jul 29, 2024 8:00 amAug 2, 2024 12:00 pm (EDT)

12

Course Session

Scientific River Diving Safety

Aug 12, 2024 8:00 amAug 16, 2024 12:00 pm (EDT)

9

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Freshwater Mussel Identification

Sep 9, 2024 8:00 amSep 13, 2024 12:00 pm (EDT)

23

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Freshwater Mussel Propagation for Restoration

Sep 23, 2024 8:00 amSep 27, 2024 12:00 pm (EDT)

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