Winter flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) are small-mouthed flatfish native to the east coast of North America, ranging from Labrador to Georgia. They are right-eyed flounder, meaning that as adults, both eyes are on the right...
Direct observation of animals in their natural habitat is a cornerstone of natural history and ecology, but observing aquatic organisms presents numerous challenges because they live under water. Intrepid scientists and enthusiasts have breached...
Humans have long relied on coastal environments. Whether it be a family enjoying a relaxing day at the beach, or a multi-billion dollar company loading a ship that will carry their goods to consumers...
The St. Clair and Detroit Rivers have changed dramatically over the last century as construction of shipping canals have destroyed many of the natural limestone reefs and rocky features that were historically used by...
Due to sea level rise and increased development in coastal areas, shoreline armoring has become an increasingly popular strategy to protect coastal communities and infrastructure. These armoring structures include seawalls, offshore breakwaters, bulkheads and...
Lake Sturgeon are considered a species of conservation concern in most waterbodies in North America due to habitat degradation, poor water quality, barriers to migration, and harvesting of both adults and eggs. These charismatic...
Centers of human population are often built along rivers and their floodplains due to convenient access to drinking water, trade routes, fishing, and irrigation. As a consequence of increased urbanization, rivers and their floodplains...
The Fisheries Act of Canada (Fisheries Act R.S.C. 1985 c. F-14) is the country’s leading legislation for the protection of fish and fish habitat. The law was narrowed in its protective capacity with the...
Imagine diving into a cool body of water after exercising or working in hot weather. This is an example of behavioral thermoregulation—changing your actions in order to influence your body temperature. Freshwater fish do...
Alewives (Alosa pseudoharengus) and blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), collectively known as river herring, are small, silvery fish native to the east coast of North America. They are anadromous, meaning they spend most of their...
