Zooplankton Assessments

Pelagic Full Water Column Tows

• Assessed in each sentinel lakes at multiple times throughout the year

• Species are identified and counted, density and biomass estimated

Indicators to be evaluated Zooplankton density Zooplankton biomass Average Cladoceran Size Average Daphnia Size Daphnia Density Daphnia Biomass Cladoceran Density Cladoceran Biomass Species Diversity Percent Calanoids Density of Fish Edible

For specific questions or access to these data contact DNR Invertebrate Biologist Jodie Hirsch ([email protected])