Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
A Prehistoric Fish Returns
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41131
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Factors threatening the Lake Sturgeon’s survival in North Carolina waterways include overharvesting and habitat degradation. The described approach is a response to the population crisis that places them in the species of special concern category. It begins with care in living tanks and food specially prepared by staff. It ends with the fishes' release, once they have acclimated to provisions resembling prey inhabiting the state's wild waters.
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Fish populations--North Carolina, Eastern; Fish species--North Carolina--Lake Sturgeon; Fish conservation--Lake Sturgeon--Table Rock hatchery ; Fish conservation--Lake Sturgeon--Edenton hatchery ; Overharvesting--fish populations; Species of special concern--North Carolina--fish; Watersheds--French Board River; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission