The search for the Maryland darter

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) searches for one of the rarest fish in the world.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) searches for one of the rarest fish in the world, the Maryland darter. This particular species has only been found in three Maryland streams, and was last seen in 1988. Many biologists fear it's extinct, but continued monitoring is key to learning the whereabouts of this elusive species.

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Matt Rath

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Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fish endangered species Susquehanna River Maryland

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Chesapeake Bay Program

Hi Jeremy. Maryland Department of Natural Resources would be the best agency to contact.

Jeremy Pogue

Who do I contact about knowing a creek where this fish might live in Tn?

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