Record #:

44329

Author(s):

McCargo, Jeremy

Abstract:

"The prehistoric-looking Atlantic sturgeon has been swimming in North Carolina waters for millions of years." Due to population declines, the species was protected from harvesting in 1998 and listed as endangered by the National Marine Fisheries Service in 2012.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 1, January 2025, p8-9, il

Subject(s):

Sturgeon; Sturgeon--Atlantic Sturgeon