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Shad and Herring in Chesapeake Decline and Restorations
The article describes shad and river herring life cycles in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coast, noting migrations from spawning grounds, roe yields, and rapid juvenile growth. It details overfishing, siltation, and hatchery limits, with Hudson and Connecticut rivers cited as successful recoveries while many hatcheries failed.
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Atlantic Coast
Chesapeak Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Maine
Connecticut
Georgia
Atlantic
Maryland
Battery Island
Susquehanna River
Hudson
Hudson River