Research question
How can complementary field and behavioural tools improve the detection and management of Round Goby in sensitive freshwater habitat?
Current work
My fieldwork combines seine netting, minnow trapping, and eDNA collection to compare approaches to detecting and removing Round Goby. I record fish counts, environmental conditions, and sampling information for each method as part of a collaborative field team.
Laboratory work
The next phase is planned laboratory research examining deterrence and attraction, including bubble curtains, acoustic masking, and Round Goby calls. These experiments are upcoming; no outcomes are reported here.
Why it matters
Invasive species management depends on knowing whether monitoring tools reliably detect a species and whether removal or behavioural approaches can support practical conservation decisions.