Posts Tagged ‘fisheries biology’
The Remarkable Recovery of the Virgin River Chub
Desert Denizen Beautiful and elusive, the Virgin River Chub is the top native predator in the Virgin River. It is a fast, streamlined fish with a sloped forehead, humped back,…
Read MoreCharting New Waters: The Virgin Spinedace’s Path to Recovery
The Virgin Spinedace (Lepidomeda mollispinis) is a unique minnow species found exclusively in the Virgin River’s upper streams across Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. Despite not being closely related to trout,…
Read MoreDon’t Ditch a Fish!
One small action can turn into an ecosystem’s worst nightmare Have you ever had a pet fish? The underwater world has captivated people for generations, and aquatic pets have become…
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