Virginia Tech Ichthyology Class

A blog for teaching and learning about Ichthyology at Virginia Tech. For students enrolled in Ichthyology (FIW 4424) and other interested fish enthusiasts.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Counting Sturgeon Just Got a Little Easier, by Don Orth

I am a fisheries biologist, which means I count fish. Sound easy? It’s not! John Shepherd, a fisheries biologist, once said “Managin...

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The Erratic Crappie Leaves Many Anglers Happy, by Don Orth

Crappies are a great American sport fish that provide food and sport for millions of recreational anglers each year. There are only two s...

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Plight of the Paddlefish, by Don Orth

If we were able to travel back in time to the Cretaceous period , the world would appear very different to us. We would not recognize any...

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