The early life and struggles of alewives in a New Jersey river system
Alewives (Alosa pseudoharengus; Figure 1) are small, silvery forage fish found along the East Coast from Newfoundland to the Carolinas. They are commonly referred to as river herring along with […]
Prey selection of two bluefish cohorts
Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix; Figure 1) is a highly predatory saltwater species found in most coastal areas around the world. Bluefish are opportunistic and voracious feeders that commonly prey on small […]
Greenbacks Persistent
Eastern Colorado’s native trout, the Greenback Cutthroat, has been on the run for a while. Hemmed in by nonnative competitors and habitat loss, it was considered extinct by the 1930’s […]
American Shad are Running out of Luck
Every spring growing up in Pennsylvania, my grandmother-any many other people of Pennsylvania Dutch descent-would make us Shad and Dandelion. If you haven’t had this delicacy (served over boiled potatoes […]
Colorado Adds License Requirements for SWA, State Trust Land Access
In July 2020, the state of Colorado added a requirement for access to its State Wildlife Areas (SWA) and State Trust Lands (STL): all users must possess either a valid […]
Walleye populations are declining in Wisconsin lakes
Walleye (Sander vitreus; Figure 1) are one of the most sought-after fish among recreational anglers in the Upper Midwest. Prized for their mild flavor and flaky texture, they are a […]
Movements of coastal brook trout after dam removals
Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis; Figure 1) are a species of char native to the eastern half of North America. Though commonly associated with headwater streams in the mountains, populations of […]
A Different Kind of Barrier: Interview with Chris Myrick
In summer of 2020, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and associated protests have shed light on racial inequities that permeate American Society. It would be a mistake to assume […]
The effects of climate change differ by habitat type for channel catfish
Climate change is increasing water temperatures around the world, and while many studies have addressed the impacts of warming water on species such as trout and salmon, much less is […]
Fish Friendly Farming: Where Vineyards and Fish Habitats Intersect
What do fish and wine have in common? Actually, a lot more than the perfect pairing at your favorite restaurant. North of San Francisco is the iconic Napa Valley Wine […]
Habitat preferences and movements of non-native rainbow trout
In many coldwater rivers and streams around the world, nonnative trout have altered the aquatic ecosystem. In the late 1800s, widespread trout stocking became commonplace and various trout species were […]
Compromise, in the Name of the Fish
I work for a transportation agency that is constantly building and updating bridges that span rivers; hence, we collaborate closely with the local office of the state’s fish and game […]
eDNA: An exciting new tool for fisheries research
Studying aquatic organisms is challenging. Unlike counting sheep in a pasture, counting fish in the water is much more difficult. The most effective method varies considerably among species. Fisheries scientists […]
Navigating Whitewater Parks and Their Effects on Fish
Rivers attract all types of recreators. In addition to anglers, many of the rivers in North America are frequented by boaters, kayakers, and whitewater rafters. In the past several decades, […]
Online Tool Predicts Fish Communities in Streams Across the US
In light of an uncertain future, fisheries conservationists and managers increasingly require tools that help them make proactive instead of reactive management decisions. Examples of proactive tools are population and […]
A Major Breakthrough for Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are habitats that are equally important to fish and people. Reefs support more fish species per unit area than any other marine environment. There are more than 4,000 […]
Adding wood to streams benefits brook trout
Trout fishing is a popular pastime around the world. Most trout species are known to put up a good fight on the line and are valued for their table fare. […]
Public Plantings
In 2016, a catastrophic flood removed infrastructure and damaged habitat within several rivers along Colorado’s Front Range, including the popular coldwater St. Vrain River near the entrance to Rocky Mountain […]
How Lake Trout Use Ocean Habitat
Fishes like shad and salmon are well known for large annual migrations between rivers and oceans. This life history trait, known as anadromy, allows fish to take advantage of the […]
The importance of macroinvertebrates in freshwater streams
Clean water is vital for maintaining healthy aquatic habitats. As areas become more developed, the impacts can be seen on the water quality of freshwater ecosystems. When it rains, pollutants […]
