
In addition to Halstead, the Sask Polytech team of six includes Darcy Lightle, fisheriesīiologist, Cole Tomlinson, research technologist, Bethany Koch, student researcher, Such as sex, age and spawning conditions, and must ensure there is sufficient habitatĪvailability for spawning, rearing and development of succeeding generations on an “We have to be able to describe population demographics With Lake Sturgeon only spawningĮvery three to five years, learning more about the species and finding ways to manage To the maximum extent possible,” notes Halstead. “In order to protect Lake Sturgeon, it is important to safeguard and facilitate reproduction Have been identified as factors leading to their endangered status. Environmental factors, over-fishing and intermittent spawning Lake Sturgeon are designated endangered by the Committee on Status of Endangered Wildlife Saskatchewan Polytechnic is working to better understand and protect Lake Sturgeon.Īn applied research team, led by David Halstead, professional biologist and researchĬhair, School of Natural Resources and Built Environment, is examining spawning cyclesĪnd generating demographic data of Lake Sturgeon in the North Saskatchewan River without
