The Podcast Aquatic22 Loka 2025

25 Years Of Raising Tennessee Dinosaurs

For a fish that first appeared alongside dinosaurs and survived the calamity that wiped them out, the Lake Sturgeon has had a hard last half-century in Tennessee.

Once abundant in the state's waterways, wild Lake Sturgeon were last seen in Tennessee in 1963.

In 1998, the Tennessee Aquarium was among the organizations that founded the Lake Sturgeon Working Group. Since then, the group members have been hard at work raising and releasing baby Lake Sturgeon in hopes of re-establishing a stable wild population in the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers.

This year, that effort celebrates 25 years of releasing sturgeon raised in human care, and recent findings by wildlife managers suggest those years of effort may finally be bearing fruit.

Watch our scientists help with spawning wild Lake Sturgeon in Wisconsin: https://youtu.be/ew_4yDb3Ccw

Episode Cast

Casey Phillips, host/senior/communications specialist
Dr. Anna George, vice president conservation science & education
Ed Scott, fisheries biologist, Tennessee Valley Authority (retired)
Brandon Simcox, rivers and streams coordinator, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

The Podcast Aquatic is made possible by support from The Tennessee Conservationist, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks.
Printed sustainably on 100% post-consumer recycled paper with UV ink, each issue is filled with fascinating stories about Tennessee’s native species, rich history, and unique culture. It’s also your guide to exploring state parks and planning your next outdoor adventure.

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