A petition to list five species of sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act may be warranted, according to NOAA Fisheries. The agency is seeking scientific and commercial information regarding the five species (Acipenser sturio, A. naccarii, A. mikadoi, A.sinensis, and … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers to help researchers learn more about blue catfish movement in the Potomac River. Beginning in 2012, blue catfish will be tagged with two tags—one white, one yellow. Anglers that catch a … Continued
During 2012, a cooperative angler survey will focus on fishing effort on the Ohio River. The survey will gather information about the quantity and species of fish that are caught and harvested from the river. The angler survey is being … Continued
Throughout their native range, eastern brook trout populations are in decline. Scientists cite a number of reasons for the phenomenon, including habitat loss, human encroachment, overfishing, invasive species, poor water quality, runoff, acid precipitation, acid mine drainage, and other contaminants. … Continued
Among the most detrimental aquatic invasive species are zebra mussels and Quagga mussels. The zebra mussel is named for its distinctive brown stripes. The species is a native of Europe. It first appeared in North America in the 1990s and … Continued