forage fish

Forage Fish of the Salish Sea

About the Class

10:50 AM - 11:50 AM - Morning Elective Class, 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM - Closing Keynote Presentation
Speaker: Phillip Dionne

Forage fish are a critical keystone species in the marine food web. They specialize in eating plankton and then are eaten by other marine and shore species. Forage fish are crucial to a healthy marine ecosystem. Learn about their life cycles and the ways their spawning habitat can be negatively or positively impacted. 

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forage fish photo of woman at blue bowl
Sampling for Forage Fish Eggs

Add-on Field trip: Keystone Preserve. During your excursion to the beach, learn about the Forage Fish program down at the beach.

Contact: Phillip Dionne

Affiliation: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

About the Speaker

Phillip Dionne

Phillip Dionne is the forage fish research and management lead for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

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