Fish Salvage and Mussel Relocation
Biotactic regularly conducts fish rescue and relocation operations (salvage) using boat and backpack electrofishing. Rescues are performed quickly and efficiently so that client projects can continue with minimal disruption or delay.
Staff at Biotactic have several years of experience relocating freshwater mussels in accordance with the Species at Risk Act, following Department of Fisheries and Oceans standard protocols and methodology.
Rescue of fish within the inner harbour of Lake Ontario in Port Hope prior to dredging
Rescue of fish trapped in small pool downstream of a newly unconnected fishway
1m transects established to search for SAR Rainbow Mussels relocated due to bridge construction
Tagged mussel relocated during 1-year post-relocation sampling required as per DFO protocols
