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Beneath the City: North America's Blindcats Oct 31, 2022

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Learn what's swimming deep beneath San Antonio. Hint: Satan's not alone down there! Dr. Dean Hendrickson (Curator of Ichthyology at the University of Texas's Biodiversity Center) joins Katrina and Guy to bring light to North America’s blindcats.

Goblin Sharks: Life in the Slow Lane Oct 24, 2022

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It's deep. It's dark. A big, soft, pink body is barely disturbing the water. You don't even know it's coming. You're not worried. Then its jaws shoot out of its mouth super fast! And that's how it gets you. Goblin Shark! Marine biologist Vicky Vásquez joins Katrina and Guy to talk about this very cool shark.

If you like sharks, you might like these episodes!

Cookiecutter Shark (S4:E49)
Blacktip Reef Shark (S4:E30)
Pacific Sleeper Shark (S4:E23)
Greenland Shark (S3:E29)
Salmon Shark (S1:E29)

Read more about goblin sharks: https://www.fws.gov/story/goblin-sharks

Utah's One and Only June Sucker Oct 17, 2022

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Head to the former "greatest sucker pond in the universe" where old timey ichthyologist David Starr Jordan once got his boat stuck on a shoal of suckers. Russ Franklin with the June Sucker Recovery Implementation Program and Chris Keleher from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are guests.

Arizona-Grown Apache Trout Oct 10, 2022

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Picture it: a small, high elevation stream surrounded by ponderosa pines, Douglas fir and aspens. A beautiful spotted Arizona native trout. Get to know the Apache Trout with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fish biologists Bradley Clarkson (also a White Mountain Apache Tribe member) and Zac Jackson.

Tennessee's Snail Darter Oct 05, 2022

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This little brown fish with a penchant for escargot has one of the most interesting legal histories in the United States. Katrina and Guy are joined by guests Warren Stiles (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and David Matthews (Tennessee Valley Authority/not the singer) for a conversation about history and hope.

Molas: solar-powered fish with jellies in their bellies Sep 26, 2022

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The mega-sized Molas like the ocean sunfish may look like lazy half fish with no tails. But don't be fooled! They have an active agenda and are capable of burst speeds, launching their massive bodies out of the ocean, and diving thousands of feet. Marine biologist, science communicator and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Tierney Thys shares her knowledge and passion for the Molids and the mysteries of the sea.

Read more: https://www.fws.gov/story/solar-powered-fish-jellies-their-bellies-molas

Fish On! Falling for Fallfish Sep 19, 2022

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You're going to totally fall for this brassy, aggressive underdog sometimes referred to as the Shenandoah Tarpon or James River Bonefish. Join Katrina and Guy for a lively conversation about fallfish with avid fisherman/record holder Josh Dolin, state fisheries biologist Mike Pinder, and researcher/professor Dr. Eugene Maurakis.

Scraping & Shimmering: The Stonerollers Sep 12, 2022

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Retired Kennesaw State University biology professor Bill Ensign joins Katrina and Guy to chat about a splendid group of fishes called the stonerollers. What sets these fish apart is a cartilaginous shelf on their lower lip that serves as a scraper. They shimmer like stars as they turn from side to side scraping their bottom jaw against rocks in the rivers where they feed.

Flying Fish! Sep 05, 2022

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When you're prey for fast underwater predators sometimes the best option is to catch an updraft and leave them behind! Katrina and Guy dig into the flying fish and the mechanics behind their "flight."

Gone Fishing! Aug 22, 2022

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We'll be back September 5th. Get out there and enjoy all the fish!

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