#river herring

[fishyfishyfishtimes]

Daily fish fact #348

Allis shad!

This species of river herring, much like salmons and sturgeons, migrate to freshwater from their saltwater habitats to breed! It typically lives in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, from northern Europe to northern Africa.

[vintagewildlife]

River herring By: Unknown photographer From: Le Grand Fichier du Monde Animal 1975

[nycparkscommissioner]

On Friday, I cut the ribbon on the first of three fish passages coming to the Bronx River. This “ladder” will allow river herring to swim uphill to cross the East 182nd Street Dam, allowing them to reach their spawning grounds for the first time since the dam was built in the 17th century! These passages will increase biodiversity in our waterways and provide another opportunity for the local community to experience nature at work in their urban backyards.

NYC Parks is committed to the health, enjoyment, and safety of all park users – from school trips to schools of fish.  Please use caution when you visit waterfront parks this summer.