Surveying the Saint Lawrence
Catch a birds-eye view of the St. Lawrence River as we join Lexy in the field for a biodiversity survey! River Institute researcher Matt Windle explains how the Fish Identification Nearshore Survey (FINS) project combines aerial drone surveys with water sampling and environmental DNA to paint a more complete picture of the thousands of diverse species that call the St. Lawrence home.
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Invent a fish! Students learn the basics of fish taxonomy and anatomy. Next, they explore how morphological diversity (different body types) reflects how fish have adapted to different habitats. Finally, they create a fish adapted to one of three environments!
