Title: Identify fish species in Virginia and North America.
Course: Fisheries and Wildlife Management (18501) > Section: Examining Fish Species

Identification should include

- species found in aquatic habitats (e.g., benthic zone with nearshore and estuary zones, bathyal zone, abyssal zone, hadal zone)
- anadromous, diadromous, and catadromous fish species
- freshwater vs. saltwater fish species
- the importance of estuaries.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are different species of fish affected by salinity?
- What are some examples of anadromous, diadromous, and catadromous fish?
- Why are estuaries vital to the aquatic ecosystem?