Why Freshwater Fish Are Awesome - Facts So Romantic
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Think of your favorite animal. Perhaps Harry Potter’s snowy owl comes to mind. Or, maybe the lion, king of the jungle? If we were to take our thought experiment under water, you might think of the massive whale shark, or the majestic sea turtle. Perhaps not. But I bet I can guess what wouldn’t come to mind. Freshwater fish rarely, if ever, have the celebrity status of these other animals. Yet, they can be just as fascinating. Before working with the National Park Service to monitor Redwood Creek in Marin County, California, I never paid much heed to freshwater fish. Wading through the miles of river that Pacific salmon need to swim against to lay their eggs (with only the energy they accumulated before transitioning to fresh water), however, made me marvel at their tenacity. This (...)