177 episodes
Fish of the Week! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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4.9 • 68 Ratings
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Fish enthusiasts Katrina Liebich and Guy Eroh journey across America on a quest to discover ALL THE FISH: big and small, common and rare, beautiful and downright strange. Diverse guests help dig into the latest science and bring their perspectives about how fish are woven into the fabric of communities and cultures. Listeners walk away from each episode with practical information about how to connect with and conserve our amazing, finned friends.
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Milkfish/Awa: A Hawaiian Perspective
Get to know the Milkfish, a big, shiny, powerful fish known locally in Hawaii as Awa. Our guest, Keli'i Kotubetey (Assistant Executive Director of Paepae o He'eia on the island of O'ahu) takes us to an 800 year old site of ancient Hawaiian aquaculture where this fish is being cared for and grown for the future.
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The Migratory Trispot Darter
The Trispot Darter has a fascinating story of rediscovery, migration, and conservation teamwork. Three guests join the conversation: Fisheries Biologist Cal Johnson (Alabama Department of Environmental Management), Independent Researcher and author Pat O'Neil (formerly with the Geological Survey of Alabama); and biologist Lee Holt with our Alabama Ecological Services Office.
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Introducing the Bizarre Knifefishes
Meet the knifefishes! From the Clown Knifefish to the to the Electric Eel, Katrina and Guy take a broad brush look at this bizarre group of fascinating fishes.
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Southern Flounder: Both Sides of the Fish
Meet the Southern Flounder, a temperature-sensitive fish that's one-third of the "Texas Slam” with Redfish (Red Drum) and Speckled Trout. Learn about their transformation from regular fish with two matching sides to amazing flatfish, how they hunt tidal creeks and saltmarsh wetlands, and how to safely and sustainably catch and eat them. Texas A&M University at Galveston Marine Biology PhD student Daniel Kemp and Mark Fisher from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department join as guests.
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Razorback Suckers of Palisade High
Hear how Palisade High School in Colorado is helping a huge, cool Colorado native: the Razorback Sucker! Teacher Pat Steele and student Kiera Stephen share their connections to this fish, take us on a tour of the Palisade High School Fish Hatchery, and celebrate their 1000th Razorback Sucker released.
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White Sucker: Rodney Dangerfield of Fish
Meet a very important native fish that gets no respect: the White Sucker! Turns out this fish is a total catch! Kids love 'em. Walleyes and muskies love 'em. Eagles love 'em. Otters love 'em. Fishermen and fisherwomen love 'em. Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Tyler Winter (Native Fish for Tomorrow) and Rick Bruesewitz (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources).
Customer Reviews
Fun whether you are into fish or not
I am not especially into fish, but I really enjoy this podcast because I love listening to people share their niche passions. It’s short and sweet, and I always learn a fun fact or two.
Nate Catterson
I’m ready for fish of the week uncut. Give me a three-hour deep dive on staghorn sculptin. Kidding😊. Great job with this. One my favorite short podcasts.
Fishaliscious
I’m hooked! Love this show - listen every week! I just heard the Sea Lamprey show and am wondering how I can purchase Sea Lamprey from the Great Lakes to do my part with Lamprey pie?! Are they sold anywhere?
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