Tagging sturgeon to support an ecosystem

The video discusses the conservation of Lake Sturgeon in Wisconsin, highlighting their unique population in the Wolf River. It covers their feeding habits, relocation efforts, and the use of advanced tagging technology for monitoring. The video also addresses the historical challenges faced by Sturgeon populations and the importance of regulating harvest numbers. Community involvement in protecting Sturgeon during spawning is emphasized as a key part of conservation efforts.

What makes the Lake Sturgeon population in Wisconsin's Wolf River unique compared to other global populations?

• They are the only Sturgeon population that does not spawn.

• They are the smallest Sturgeon population in the world.

• They have been completely decimated.

• They are the healthiest Sturgeon population globally.

What is the primary food source for Sturgeon in the Winnebago system?

• Karana Meds or Lake fly larvae

• Small fish

• Plankton

• Algae

What technology is used to track the movement of Sturgeon in the Wolf River?

• Satellite tags

• Sonic pinging tags

• GPS collars

• Radio transmitters

What is the purpose of the PIT tag implanted in Sturgeon?

• To monitor their health

• To control their breeding

• To identify individual fish with a unique number

• To track their migration patterns

Why are Sturgeon considered a vulnerable fish species?

• They take a long time to reach maturity and do not spawn annually.

• They are immune to environmental changes.

• They spawn every year.

• They have a short lifespan.

What role do volunteers play in the conservation of Sturgeon during spawning?

• They feed the Sturgeon.

• They guard the Sturgeon from disturbances.

• They relocate the Sturgeon.

• They tag the Sturgeon.

What human activity has created challenges for Sturgeon spawning?

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Dam construction