Fish Ageing and Fish Age Analysis
Paul Drombolis - Fish Aging Specialist
- Over 15 years of expertise in fish age determination.
- Established and operated provincial fish aging programs with the OMNR Upper Great Lakes Management Unit- Lake Superior (2009–2023)
- Trained at the high-production Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Regional Fish Age Lab.
- Proven track record in delivering inter-agency fish aging services and advancing best practices through collaboration with government partners, the private sector, and academic institutions. Adept at coordinating large-scale, field operations, with a focus on Lake Superior and its tributaries.
- Strong background in the commercial fishing sector, with experience in business development.
Otolith-Tech Assets
Equipment and Facilities:
- Microscopes and imaging hardware
- Isomet low-speed precision saw
- Polishing machine
- Scale Press
- 2,100 sq. ft. wet processing and lab space
- Walk-in frozen and refrigerated sample storage
- Flake Ice