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The Executive branch has recently released an update to the 2024 Unified Regulatory Agenda which now shows that a listing decision for the Amur Sturgeon and the Ponto Caspian Species will not occur before December 2024.

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The Most Popular Types of Caviar: Exploring Sustainable Caviar Food Trade Practices for Sturgeon Conservation

Did you know sturgeon is the only fish used for many types of caviar? A sturgeon is a large prehistoric fish with habitats in freshwater lakes, seas, and rivers globally. It’s considered a delicacy in the food industry and certain cultural traditions. Sturgeon is the primary caviar source not only for its meat and eggs […]

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Why Sturgeon Should Be a Protected Species

Sturgeon must be a protected species as they’re critically endangered now more than ever. From climate change-related habitat deterioration to overfishing and poaching, more conversation efforts need to be made to save this historically vital species.  Sturgeons are ancient freshwater fish that have lived for thousands of years and are part of native cultural traditions. […]

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Sturgeon Caviar: What It Is & Why It’s So Sought After 

Sturgeon caviar is considered a culinary delicacy and is consumed by native cultural traditions. However, the impact of sturgeon fish caviar commercialization has significantly contributed to its critically endangered status due to overharvesting, unsustainable farming practices, and the illegal caviar trade.  With two-thirds of the sturgeon population on the brink of extinction and one species […]

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What Is A Sturgeon?

So, what is a sturgeon exactly, and why does it matter? Sturgeon are fish that are crucial to freshwater ecosystems. They’ve been around since the dinosaur age for over 200 million years and survived extinction. However, the sturgeon population has been rapidly declining in multiple habitat regions globally. From illegal poaching to poor water quality, […]