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Dr. Nicholas Mandrak is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Dr. Mandrak’s research lab examines the biogeography, biodiversity, and conservation of freshwater fishes, including research on Asian carps. Paul Bzonek is a PhD researcher studying in Dr. Mandrak’s lab. Paul studies movement and behaviour of invasive fishes and is evaluating potential non-physical fish-deterrent technologies that could be used to deter movement of Asian carps. Learn more about Dr. Mandrak’s and Paul’s academic research and their perspectives on the prevention of Asian carps in Canada.
Dr. Nicholas Mandrak is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Dr. Mandrak’s research lab examines the biogeography, biodiversity, and conservation of freshwater fishes, including research on Asian carps. Paul Bzonek is a PhD researcher studying in Dr. Mandrak’s lab. Paul studies movement and behaviour of invasive fishes and is evaluating potential non-physical fish-deterrent technologies that could be used to deter movement of Asian carps. Learn more about Dr. Mandrak’s and Paul’s academic research and their perspectives on the prevention of Asian carps in Canada.








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