FISHBIO

Name: FISHBIO
Address: Oakdale, CA, US
Telephone: 209-847-6300

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FISHBIO is a fisheries and environmental consulting company that offers a fresh approach to fisheries science. Our experienced scientists, regulatory specialists, and technicians are capable of addressing complex challenges in fisheries and natural resource management. We blend leading technologies with traditional approaches to conduct fish and wildlife studies, hydrological assessments, and restoration projects. This includes fabricating custom equipment for fisheries research and monitoring, and conducting experiments in our fish lab facility. Learn more about our services at www.fishbio.com

Stay up to date on the latest fisheries research news.

10/19/2026

From tracking invasive species to detecting rare fish that might otherwise go unnoticed, environmental DNA (eDNA) is changing how aquatic ecosystems are surveyed.

This week's Fish Report examines how eDNA works, where it fits alongside traditional sampling methods, and why it is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for permitting and environmental review.

Read the full article: fishbio.com/edna-in-permitting

10/16/2026

Some research projects take you off the beaten path.
In 2016, FISHBIO had the opportunity to expand its work into the Upper Tuolumne River, surveying potential Chinook salmon habitat in a remote section of river accessible only by raft. Team members John, Jason, and Logan floated 25 miles, evaluating pools, runs, riffles, cascades, and boulder gardens while collecting valuable habitat data.

Along the way, they experienced incredible scenery, exciting whitewater, and the unique challenges that come with conducting research in remote environments. We're also grateful to the guides at Sierra Mac River Trips for helping keep the team safe and getting them where they needed to go.

10/14/2026

From restoration success stories to emerging technologies and conservation challenges, this year’s Bay-Delta Science Conference covered a wide range of topics shaping the Delta's future: fishbio.com/BDSC-2026

Don't forget to sign up for the Fish Report to stay up to date on fisheries science and management: fishbio.com/sign-up-for-the-fish-report/

10/12/2026

What will it take to create a healthier future for the Bay-Delta?

At the 2026 Bay-Delta Science Conference, speakers shared advances in restoration, genetics, monitoring, decision-making, and public engagement. Across those conversations, one theme stood out: recovery is possible when science and communities adapt together.

Read the full story: fishbio.com/BDSC-2026

10/08/2026

One of our highlights from 2015 was partnering with the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe to design and build the Smolt Spy, an automated fish-counting camera that can record video of fish as small as 50 mm.

The technology helped support the Tribe's efforts to conserve Nevada's only self-sustaining population of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. Alongside the monitoring project, we produced a short documentary featuring Tribal natural resource staff and University of Nevada, Reno researchers, helping share the story of the important conservation work taking place at Summit Lake.

More recently, we've continued our collaboration by fabricating a custom stainless-steel fish processing station to help improve data collection and research efficiency. Looking back, partnerships like these remind us that meaningful conservation is built through long-term collaboration and shared goals.

Watch the documentary: https://youtu.be/CjdUzgrBcws

10/07/2026

Some fish can navigate without relying on vision. They detect changes in an electric field when structures enter range, which works a lot like electro-based echolocation in low-visibility water.

Read more here: fishbio.com/electroreception

10/05/2026

In murky water, relying on vision is not always enough. That is where electroreception comes in. Some fish can detect weak electrical signals in their environment using specialized sensory organs, and a few species can also produce electric discharges.

This week’s Fish Report breaks down how ampullary and tuberous receptors work, why conductivity differs in freshwater vs saltwater, and how fish use electricity to find prey, avoid predators, and navigate.

Learn more here: fishbio.com/electroreception

09/30/2026

One of the lesser-known benefits of healthy meadows is their role during wildfire.

Because they retain moisture and typically have less dense tree cover, meadows can function as natural firebreaks while providing important refuges for wildlife during fires.

Read more here: fishbio.com/meadow-restoration

09/28/2026

Meadows may seem like quiet stretches of open landscape, but they play a critical role in keeping watersheds healthy. They store floodwaters, recharge groundwater, support diverse wildlife communities, and can even act as natural firebreaks.

This week’s Fish Report explores the history, ecology, and restoration of California’s mountain meadows, and the efforts underway to help these important ecosystems recover.

Read the full article: fishbio.com/meadow-restoration

09/25/2026

Are you going to the Bay-Delta Science Conference next week?

Be sure to check out these FISHBIO presentations! We're excited to share our latest research and catch up with everyone.

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