Fish and Aquatic Species
Fish and Aquatic Species
Our fisheries researchers are world-class scientists. They conduct cutting-edge research to provide resource managers the scientific information they need to protect, restore, and enhance our Nation’s fish and aquatic species and their habitats.
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Systematic Studies of Southeastern Fishes
The southeastern United States is home to a variety of freshwater snails, mussels, crayfish, and fishes. USGS scientists are conducting systematic studies to better document the region's biodiversity.
Conservation Research on North American Freshwater Faunas
The decline of freshwater animals has resulted in an increase in the number of imperiled species and extinctions. USGS scientists use genetics to determine if these species truly are gone forever.