Giant Atlantic Sturgeon Caught in Hudson River

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A giant Atlantic sturgeon weighing 220 pounds and six feet long was caught in the Hudson River in New York. The fish was measured, tagged, and released back into the wild. The population of sturgeons in the Hudson River is being monitored.

Key Points

  • The sturgeon weighed 220 pounds and was six feet long.
  • It was captured near Hyde Park in New York.
  • The fish was measured, tagged, and released under a research permit.
  • The Hudson River Estuary Program is involved in monitoring sturgeon populations.

Pros

  • Successful capture and release of a large Atlantic sturgeon in the Hudson River.
  • Efforts to monitor and track trends in the sturgeon population are ongoing.

Cons

  • Atlantic sturgeons are an endangered species and face threats to their survival.