Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Fisheries Biology

Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Fisheries Biology Our Fisheries Biology programs balance classroom learning with practical experience in the field and

HSU Fisheries professors have a hands-on, field oriented educational philosophy. Few academic programs provide such a strong interplay between classroom theory and field laboratory practice. An on-campus fish hatchery, a marine laboratory, and a 90' ocean-going vessel are integral features of our instructional program.

🐟 Our Ecology of Marine Fish class sampled fish and invertebrates during both the day and night near the mouth of Humbol...
09/07/2026

🐟 Our Ecology of Marine Fish class sampled fish and invertebrates during both the day and night near the mouth of Humboldt Bay—and caught some impressively large fish, including California Halibut and Starry Flounder! 🌊

Students also deployed a CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth sensor) to study how the water changes over time. 🌡️🧂📊

The data plots show daytime measurements taken during high tide on the left. The water had a salinity around 33—similar to the coastal ocean. On the right are nighttime measurements from low tide, when water from farther up the bay moved toward the mouth.

This outgoing water was warmer and saltier because it had warmed throughout the day, while evaporation caused its salinity to increase slightly. ☀️💧

All fish and inverts were safely released back in the bay. Thank you to Captain Kyle and Deckhand Greg!

*Job Announcement* Fisheries Field Technician, Fall SurveysWe are looking for reliable and enthusiastic crewmembers to j...
09/06/2026

*Job Announcement* Fisheries Field Technician, Fall Surveys
We are looking for reliable and enthusiastic crewmembers to join our fisheries program for our Fall Chinook spawner survey effort. Crew members will attend survey trainings and conduct walking and diving/snorkel reaches to survey for spawning Chinook Salmon, collecting data that will assist in calculating returning populations of Chinook Salmon. This position is non-supervisory. For more information, see full Job Announcement and Job Description at www.mkwc.org/get-involved.

The California Ocean Protection Council ( ) is hiring an Environmental Scientist (Biodiversity Program Manager) to advan...
09/04/2026

The California Ocean Protection Council ( ) is hiring an Environmental Scientist (Biodiversity Program Manager) to advance strategic priorities related to coastal, marine, and estuarine biodiversity. The Environmental Scientist will support efforts to conserve 30 percent of California’s coastal waters by 2030 (30×30), adaptively manage California’s marine protected area network, improve coordinated monitoring and data management, and strengthen conservation at the land-sea interface. Overall, the Environmental Scientist will help advance OPC’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Safeguarding Our Coast and Ocean for All Californians.

Applicants should have a strong scientific background, working knowledge of coastal and ocean issues and stakeholders in California, and experience working on projects and/or research related to coastal, marine, and estuarine biodiversity in California or elsewhere. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to become proficient in new and emerging topics, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks are a must.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=530935&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

2026 Call for Applicants for the Robert L. Wiegel Scholarship for Coastal Studies
09/01/2026

2026 Call for Applicants for the Robert L. Wiegel Scholarship for Coastal Studies

California Department of Fish and Wildlife has lots of openings for winter field work! Find more information at the link...
09/01/2026

California Department of Fish and Wildlife has lots of openings for winter field work! Find more information at the links below or search for "Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid" at calcareers.ca.gov.

Fort Bragg: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=529741
Fortuna: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=530548
Arcata: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=530551

Photo: Fisheries field work in the Eel River basin. Credit: Braden Herman

08/28/2026

Just published: amazing new research about the return of salmon to the upper Klamath River following dam removal- led in part by Humboldt Fisheries alumni and faculty!

Link to article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-65437-0

Video: Chinook salmon spawning in a tributary to the Klamath River upstream of the former dams in November 2024, just after dam removal. Credit: Darren Ward.

The CNRS DEI Committee is proud to invite you, your students, and other CNRS community members to our event: You Belong...
08/24/2026

The CNRS DEI Committee is proud to invite you, your students, and other CNRS community members to our event: You Belong Here: A STEM Celebration. The event is catered toward first-year & transfer students; however, everyone in the CNRS community is invited, including families! Please see the flyer for details. I have also created a Canvas announcement, shared in the Commons, which you may access here. Please consider downloading this announcement and posting it on your Canvas course, printing the flyer and hanging it where students can see it, or using any other advertising you can think of.

08/20/2026

part 7

New research is shedding light on an often-overlooked native species in the Eel River!Dr. Andre Buchheister, Dr. Nick So...
08/14/2026

New research is shedding light on an often-overlooked native species in the Eel River!

Dr. Andre Buchheister, Dr. Nick Som, and new graduate student Marisa McGrew have received funding from CalTrout to study Pacific lamprey in the Eel River before planned dam removals begin.

Although often overshadowed by salmon, Pacific lamprey are an ecologically and culturally important species that provide food for wildlife and Tribal communities while contributing to healthy river ecosystems. The project will examine lamprey migration, habitat use, and seasonal movement to better understand the species before dam removal begins.

Findings will help inform restoration planning, improve conservation efforts, and support future management of the Eel River ecosystem.

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