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Alewife and Blueback Herring, collectively referred to as River Herring, are anadromous fish living much of their life in the ocean but migrate to freshwater to spawn in the same streams they were born in.

Jon Vander Werff, Save the Sound’s fish biologist, will delve into specific details about how we use field monitoring techniques to document River Herring migration across the Long Island Sound watershed. The data gathered at Save the Sound project sites over the years will be presented to showcase project success and potential issues with the overall fish stock.

We will also explore the biology and ecology of Alewife and Blueback Herring, shedding light on the challenges they face in open oceans and inland streams while journeying to their spawning locations. Suggestions will be offered on ways to improve habitat quality and ensure the future stock of River Herring.

The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, providing an opportunity for further discussion and exploration of the fascinating world of River Herring.

What – Learn how we monitor river herring migration year-to-year at Save the Sound project sites
When – Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 12 p.m.
Where – Zoom link provided upon registration

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