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 Southeastern Aquatic Fauna studied at the Center are freshwater, anadromous and estuarine fishes, and freshwater mollusks. The Center has substantial expertise in the study and conservation of the southeastern aquatic fauna, including freshwater fishes and mussels. The Southeast has an astounding diversity of species, a rapidly growing human population, and increasing threats to aquatic habitats and biological  resources. The Southeast Aquatic Faunal Team is recruited regularly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Defense, National Park Service, state agencies, and other clients to provide critical information necessary to assess the status of this diversity and support management actions. A growing database on distribution, abundance, and threats to survival is invaluable for successful conservation efforts.
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U.S. Department of the Interior |
U.S. Geological Survey