Sampling drifting invertebrates from a stream in the North Cascades of Washington State. We perform drift sampling to determine the invertebrate prey quality and quantity available for drift feeding fish. Data gathered from this sampling are used in bioenergetics modeling, a method of estimating fish growth potential.
Benjamin L Jensen
I am a Biological Science Technician for the Western Fisheries Research Center, Seattle, WA
As a member of the Fish Ecology Section, I focus on work supporting the food web study of the Upper Skagit Hydroelectric Project as part of the FERC relicensing process. After taking part in much of the field sampling and laboratory analysis efforts, I am now concentrating on bioenergetics modeling of the reservoir tributaries.
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Four nets submerged in a stream to capture drifting invertebrates
Sampling drifting invertebrates from a stream in the North Cascades of Washington State. We perform drift sampling to determine the invertebrate prey quality and quantity available for drift feeding fish. Data gathered from this sampling are used in bioenergetics modeling, a method of estimating fish growth potential.
Scientists staging equipment on dock at Ross Lake, Washington preparing for field work
Researchers stage sampling equipment at the Ross Lake boat ramp and wait for boat to arrive to transport them to camping area. Food web sampling on large lakes requires a substantial amount of sampling gear. Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state.
Researchers stage sampling equipment at the Ross Lake boat ramp and wait for boat to arrive to transport them to camping area. Food web sampling on large lakes requires a substantial amount of sampling gear. Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state.
Scenic view of Ross Lake, Washington
Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state. This photo was taken while conducting food web research to support the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam FERC relicensing process. To learn more about this project and other related research you can visit the WFRC Ecology Section website.
Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state. This photo was taken while conducting food web research to support the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam FERC relicensing process. To learn more about this project and other related research you can visit the WFRC Ecology Section website.
Scenic view of Ross Lake, Washington with boat wake
Evening shot of Ross Lake with boat wake. Heading back to camp after a day of research. Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state. This photo was taken while conducting food web research to support the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam FERC relicensing process.
Evening shot of Ross Lake with boat wake. Heading back to camp after a day of research. Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state. This photo was taken while conducting food web research to support the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam FERC relicensing process.
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Four nets submerged in a stream to capture drifting invertebrates
Sampling drifting invertebrates from a stream in the North Cascades of Washington State. We perform drift sampling to determine the invertebrate prey quality and quantity available for drift feeding fish. Data gathered from this sampling are used in bioenergetics modeling, a method of estimating fish growth potential.
Sampling drifting invertebrates from a stream in the North Cascades of Washington State. We perform drift sampling to determine the invertebrate prey quality and quantity available for drift feeding fish. Data gathered from this sampling are used in bioenergetics modeling, a method of estimating fish growth potential.
Scientists staging equipment on dock at Ross Lake, Washington preparing for field work
Researchers stage sampling equipment at the Ross Lake boat ramp and wait for boat to arrive to transport them to camping area. Food web sampling on large lakes requires a substantial amount of sampling gear. Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state.
Researchers stage sampling equipment at the Ross Lake boat ramp and wait for boat to arrive to transport them to camping area. Food web sampling on large lakes requires a substantial amount of sampling gear. Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state.
Scenic view of Ross Lake, Washington
Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state. This photo was taken while conducting food web research to support the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam FERC relicensing process. To learn more about this project and other related research you can visit the WFRC Ecology Section website.
Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state. This photo was taken while conducting food web research to support the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam FERC relicensing process. To learn more about this project and other related research you can visit the WFRC Ecology Section website.
Scenic view of Ross Lake, Washington with boat wake
Evening shot of Ross Lake with boat wake. Heading back to camp after a day of research. Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state. This photo was taken while conducting food web research to support the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam FERC relicensing process.
Evening shot of Ross Lake with boat wake. Heading back to camp after a day of research. Ross Lake is a large reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state. This photo was taken while conducting food web research to support the Skagit River Hydroelectric Dam FERC relicensing process.