A fresh approach to fisheries science.

FISHBIO is a fisheries and environmental consulting company dedicated to advancing the research, monitoring, and conservation of fishes around the world and addressing challenges in natural resource management.

Our Services

Research

Monitoring

Conservation

Fabrication

Communication

Our Locations

North America

From our offices in California, we support long-term fisheries projects from the Central Valley to the Central Coast, and provide services across the United States and Canada.

Southeast Asia

Our projects throughout the Lower Mekong Basin span freshwater fisheries monitoring, community-based fisheries management and conservation, capacity building, and communication.

Our Technology

Fish Lab

Aquariums and tanks for fish and equipment studies

Imaging

ARIS/DIDSON, Riverwatcher, Smolt Spy, drones, and custom cameras

Molecular

Sample collection for genetic studies, eDNA species detection

Tracking

Acoustic tracking, PIT tags, and custom antennas

Trapping

Fyke traps, rotary screw traps, fish weirs, and electrofishing

Our News

Fish Report

Our weekly email newsletter highlights stories of recent research and curates the latest fisheries news.

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Multimedia

Dive into our work through our collection of professionally produced videos and mini documentaries.

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Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles based on FISHBIO’s fisheries research, long-term monitoring, and conservation projects.

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Blog

Mysteries of the Mekong: Tracking Fish Movements in One of the World’s Largest Rivers

Rivers and their fisheries define cultures and traditions, and it is more important than ever to preserve them, ensuring these legacies are passed down through generations. From its headwaters...

Bluegill

The bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) is native to freshwater ecosystems in the midwestern and southern United States, as well as parts of Oklahoma, Texas...