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Protecting a Tiny, Shiny Fish

NC scientists work together to protect a tiny, endangered fish, the Cape Fear shiner.

Aired 08/22/2023

SCI NC

Protecting a Tiny, Shiny Fish

Special | 7m 1sVideo has Closed Captions

NC scientists work together to protect a tiny, endangered fish, the Cape Fear shiner.

Sci NC’s Michelle Lotker discovers how NC organizations partner to save the endangered Cape Fear shiner, a tiny native fish that turns gold during breeding season. She visits the fish’s natural habitat with Brena Jones of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and sees how Edenton National Fish Hatchery bolsters the fish’s population with hatchery manager Sonia Mumford and biologist Brandi Symons.

Aired 08/22/2023

SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

The North Carolina Year of the Trail series is presented by the State Employees Credit Union Foundation.

SCI NC

Protecting a Tiny, Shiny Fish

Special | 7m 1sVideo has Closed Captions

Sci NC’s Michelle Lotker discovers how NC organizations partner to save the endangered Cape Fear shiner, a tiny native fish that turns gold during breeding season. She visits the fish’s natural habitat with Brena Jones of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, and sees how Edenton National Fish Hatchery bolsters the fish’s population with hatchery manager Sonia Mumford and biologist Brandi Symons.

Aired 08/22/2023

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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

The North Carolina Year of the Trail series is presented by the State Employees Credit Union Foundation.

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