Defending New Brunswick Muskie Using Science
Abigale Culberson and her team from the University of New Brunswick recently conducted a series of studies to assess the Muskie population in the Saint John River, and their sustainability based on current and potential fishing pressure. The model they created reveals a 30% annual mortality rate for these non-native fish, a level anticipated to increase as fishing pressure rises. Link below to hear Abigale on The Blue fish Radio speak about the research and her team’s concerns over existing Muskie fishing regulations: