Lake Sturgeon Spawn - Northern Ontario

Описание: ACIPENSER FULVESCENS
LAKE STURGEON SPAWN

On this day in the boreal forest, something very special is about to take place.
It's mid May, and the water temperature of this Northern Ontario river has just reached 12C.
This is key, and the conditions are now just right for the annual Sturgeon spawn.

My name is Dan Kirouac, creator of In Season Studios, and this prehistoric river dance is something that I have been attempting to capture for some time now.
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Although the rivers of Northern Ontario boast a healthy Sturgeon population, and this species is not endangered, Lake Sturgeon do have 'special status' since local populations need to be monitored and there is a good chance this fish may become endangered if steps are not taken to address factors threatening it. Currently, anglers must practice catch and release, and although the Sturgeon is a very durable species, it is always critical to handle any fish with extreme care, and use proper release technique when handling them.

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Thank you and take care.
Spring 2020

Works Cited
Ecology and biology of the lake sturgeon: a synthesis of current knowledge of a threatened North American Acipenseridae

https://link.springer.com/article/10....

Lake sturgeon (Species at Risk)
Scientific name: Acipenser fulvescens

https://www.ontario.ca/page/lake-stur...