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Sturgeon Moon Blog
Look to the sky Aug. 9 for the grand finale of summer. This full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon which is named for the time of year when Native Americans would catch the fish in the Northeast, including the Delaware River.
Sturgeon are vitally important to the Delaware River since they play a role in maintaining the health of the freshwater ecosystem. During migration, they redistribute the sediments of the riverbed.
The Atlantic Sturgeon is struggling for survival in the Delaware Estuary due to human-induced threats like overharvesting, ship strikes, and poor water quality. But there is hope for its recovery through strengthened conservation efforts. Read more about this extraordinary fish in our State of the Estuary report.
