March 10, 2026
Kokanee Salmon: Research and Conservation with Anna Jaquemart
Kokanee salmon are an economically, ecologically, and culturally important freshwater fish species in British Colombia. However, as a freshwater resident species, they are more at risk of being impacted by climate change and rising water temperatures. This presentation will explore the work being done and tools developed in salmon genetics to support conservation and fisheries research, and inform management efforts for this species.
Anna Jaquemart is a fourth year PhD student at UBCO. Her work has focused on helping operationalize genetic tools to inform fisheries management, especially in the face of climate change. In her free time, she likes camping, swimming, learning how to ski, and spending time outdoors in general.