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Snorkelers Explore Appalachia’s Diverse Freshwater Life

By | August 25, 2022

Two young snorkelers exploring a shallow river.

The rivers and streams of southern Appalachia attract snorkelers with their wide variety of species and beautiful sites.

TAGS: appalachia appalachian waters biodiverse explore appalachia fish Hidden Rivers key species snorkeling Southeast streams

Chubs: A key species and a mystery

By | August 23, 2022

A gray and green fish carries a stone in its moth, surrounded by smaller red fish

Snorkelers helped to uncover a population of river chubs in an unusual location.

TAGS: appalachia biodiverse Blue Ridge Mountains bluehead chubs Linville River river chubs unique species

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