Hydraulic fracturing fluids are believed to be the cause of the widespread death or distress of aquatic species in Kentucky’s Acorn Fork, after spilling from nearby natural gas well site, according to a joint study by the U.S. Geological Survey … Continued
Sturgeon are among the oldest surviving groups of fish. Sturgeon fossils date back more than 150 million years to the Cretaceous period. There are 24 different species of sturgeon that occur in the Northern Hemisphere. In the USA, nine species … Continued
In July, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed that the diamond darter be protected as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal includes the designation of of 123 river miles as critical habitat in West Virginia and Kentucky. … Continued
The U.S. Secretaries of Commerce, Interior, and Agriculture recently announced a joint commitment to work together to promote collaborative, science-based conservation of American waterways and fisheries. The three Federal agencies will sign an agreement to provide partnership-based conservation efforts through … Continued
Maintaining a simple aquarium stocked with native species of fish and other aquatic life can be a rewarding experience. Choosing an aquarium is an important part of the process. A basic system typically includes a small to mid sized aquarium, … Continued