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Salmon Science Expo

On Saturday, November 9, 2019, UBC IOF’s Pelagic Ecosystems Lab participated in the Salmon Science Expo at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

This was a community engagement event and an opportunity to allow visitors of all ages to investigate and appreciate wild salmon by exploring interactive displays, examining specimens, conducting experiments, and learning about research projects.

The Pelagic Ecosystems Lab produced two posters for the event and these were presented by researchers Vanessa Fladmark, Sam James, Jacob Lerner, and Thomas Smith, who also set up a microscope to show juvenile salmon diets, and spoke to the public about the work that they undertake in the Lab.

Salmon Science Expo at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Salmon Science Expo at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
Talking salmon science
Vanessa Fladmark, Jacob Lerner and Thomas Smith (l to r) talk salmon science
Salmon forensics
This poster was created by Vanessa Fladmark, Sam James, Jacob Lerner, Thomas Smith, Caroline Graham, and David Costalago. (Click to see full slide)
The case of the wild salmon
This poster was created by Vanessa Fladmark, Sam James, Jacob Lerner, Thomas Smith, Caroline Graham, and David Costalago. (Click to see full slide)
Salmon Expo
Jacob Lerner and Thomas Smith at Salmon Science Expo
Samantha James
Samantha James talks with visitors to the Salmon Science Expo. Photo: Brian Hunt
Fladmark demo
Researcher Vanessa Fladmark demonstrates salmon science to youngsters at Salmon Science Expo. Photo: Brian Hunt
Jacob Lerner at Salmon Science Expo
Researcher Jacob Lerner at Salmon Science Expo. Photo: Brian Hunt