We finished up a dense week of learning limnology and aquatic biology concepts, field sampling, and identifying specimens. We caught some beautiful Lake Erie fish specimens and some terrific aquatic invertebrates. It was a fun week, but a lot of work for us and the students. Well worth it, though!
Students examining the contents of their D-net while river sampling
This collection jar became a mini-aquarium for these student’s specimens
A pumpkinseed caught electrofishing
One of my personal favorites – a yellow perch!
A bullhead catfish
A redhorse
The undersite of a hellgrammite, or dobsonfly larva showing its gills