Entries by Robert

Great Lakes Fishery Commission Commends Army Corps for Completion of Major Study to Stop Invasive Species

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The Great Lakes Fishery Commission today commended the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for completing the “Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study,” (GLMRIS) a major report aimed at finding ways to prevent the movement of harmful invasive species between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. The study, mandated by Congress, outlines a range […]

Volume XIII, Issue II – The Lateral Line

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President’s Message – Ann Rocchi, 2013 AFS-OC AGM Summary – Katie Easterling, Book Review – “The Great Lakes Ecosystem: Uses, Abuses and the need for a Course Correction” – Ken Minns, Featured Biologist – Chris Bunt, Biotactic Incorporated

Second Grass Carp Caught Near Dunnville Dam

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The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, today confirmed a single live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) was caught near Dunnville, Ontario in the Grand River, near Lake Erie on August 16. This specimen follows an earlier catch of a Grass Carp on April 27, 2013 in the same area. Testing has […]

DFO and MNR Confirm Detection of Grass Carp in Grand River Near Lake Erie

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, today announced the test results of a single live Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) caught near Dunnville, Ontario in the Grand River, near Lake Erie. Testing has confirmed that this specimen was sterile, and therefore not able to reproduce.

Changes to Ontario Fish Names 2013

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Several changes to Ontario fish names have occurred according to Common and scientific names of fishes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 7th Edition. For details see Changes to Fish Names 2013.

Common and Scientific Names of Fishes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, 7th edition

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Common and Scientific Names of Fishes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, 7th edition (https://doi.org/10.47886/9781934874318) provides an accurate, up-to-date checklist of common and scientific names for all described and taxonomically valid fish species living in fresh and marine waters of North America. This edition reflects numerous taxonomic changes that have occurred since 2004 and […]

The Management of Bait in Ontario: A Review

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This document has been prepared to assemble information on the live bait industry in Ontario prior to a policy review of live bait management in the province. Various types of live bait are described and the feasibility of aquaculture for different bait species is investigated. Licence sales, reported harvests, and economics are provided for the […]

Volume XIII, Issue I – The Lateral Line

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President’s Message – Brian Morrison, Lake Sturgeon Movement – Kim Tremblay, Book Review – “May the Rivers Never Sleep” – Brian Morrison, Featured Institution – Carleton University – Rachel Hamilton