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Fishing History in Wisconsin |
This is an in-depth look at the business of commercial fishing on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and the Wisconsin portion of the Mississippi River. Historic photos and spectacular underwater footage provide interesting viewing. The issue of over-fishing and the invasion of the sea lamprey are discussed. | DVD | 18 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Great Lakes Fish Rise and Fall |
In 1907, some 6,500 men worked in commercial fishing. They used 2,100 boats to place 74,000 nets and made this the regions fifth largest business. More than statistics are covered in this story and the emphasis is on why and how this business peaked and then declined
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Wisconsin's Fish Varieties |
This video concentrates mainly on the lesser known species of fish in Wisconsin. The gar, dogfish, quillbacks, buffalo fish, paddle fish, fresh water eel, and many other interesting and colorful species are shown. The value of these fish in the ecosystem is explained.
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