Athabasca Rainbow Trout Conservation

The video discusses the importance of native fish conservation, focusing on the Athabasca rainbow trout, an endangered species with a conservation status similar to panda bears. It highlights the role of TransCanada and Trout Unlimited in environmental stewardship and innovative partnerships to restore fish habitats. The video also covers the annual fish rescue operations in irrigation canals, emphasizing the significance of volunteer participation in maintaining fish populations and natural resources.

What is the speaker's favorite part of their job?

• Writing reports

• Attending conferences

• Handling fish in their natural habitat

• Analyzing data in the office

What is the primary mandate of Trout Unlimited Canada?

• Tourism development

• Fish farming

• Restoration and protection

• Commercial fishing

Which of the following is NOT one of TransCanada's environmental principles?

• Stewardship

• Protection

• Innovation

• Performance

What is the conservation status of the Athabasca rainbow trout?

• Least Concern

• Vulnerable

• Endangered

• Extinct

What is the significance of the Athabasca rainbow trout in Alberta?

• It is the only native rainbow trout species

• It is a popular sport fish

• It is used for commercial purposes

• It is a newly discovered species

What is the global significance of the Athabasca rainbow trout?

• It has the same conservation status as panda bears

• It is a common species worldwide

• It is only found in aquariums

• It is not considered significant

Why is the fish rescue operation necessary?

• To prevent loss of fish due to annual canal drainage

• To train volunteers in fish handling

• To study fish behavior in captivity

• To increase fish population for commercial fishing

How many fish are typically caught during the rescue operation?

• None

• A few thousand

• Tens of thousands

• A few hundred

What role do volunteers play in the fish rescue operation?

• They manage the irrigation canal

• They assist in catching and relocating fish

• They conduct scientific research

• They provide financial support

What is the impact of the fish rescue operation on the local fish population?

• It decreases the population

• It has no impact

• It causes overpopulation

• It helps maintain the population