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.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Puzzling Over Large Aggregations of Sharks, by Don Orth

Ecological principles should guide the wise use and management of fisheries. However, occasionally it appears at first glance that some...

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Shades of Gray Snapper, by Don Orth

Gray Snapper Lutjanus griseus is a very common snapper in the Atlantic and Caribbean. It goes by two common names, Gray Snapper and M...

Friday, January 20, 2017

Sea Lamprey and Unexpected Costs of Shipping, by Don Orth

Among the many invasive fishes, one of the best-studied invasive fish is the parasitic Sea Lamprey ( Petromyzon marinus ). Sea Lamprey is ...

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