13K views · 173 reactions | Biologists at our Marion State Fish Hatchery focus on captive propagation and holding of freshwater mussels and other aquatic species in an effort to bolster wild populations. In this video, Conservation Aquaculture Coordinator Rachael Hoch gives you a tour of the Marion Hatchery and a look at some of North Carolina's freshwater mussel species. | NC Wildlife Resources Commission | Facebook

Did you know the Glenelg Freshwater Mussel is critically endangered? Our Snobs Creek conservation hatchery team is working hard to change that by developing ways to breed and release them back into the wild Recently, larvae were collected from brood stock and tested for viability. How? By adding salt water to the sample dish, healthy larvae respond by closing up! At just 0.3mm in size, they’re only visible under a microscope and handled with a micro-pipette. From there, it will take 5-6 years fo

The ChatterBait Micro Max is perfect for targeting freshwater species in the skinny water and when the bite is tough. David Brace hooked up while exploring a local river on foot. Fish on! 🎥 Bracey's Bush2Beach Adventures Available in 1/8oz and 1/4oz weights, Micro Max is built with a smaller blade for a more subtle vibration and noise, complimented with fewer skirt strands for reduced bulk and increased skirt action. Just like its big brothers, the Mini Max and Big Blade, the skirt is quality s

The Rarest Mussel in America? Only found in two rivers on Earth — the Clinch and Powell Rivers — the Appalachian Rockshell Mussel is making a comeback! Thanks to a partnership between TWRA, @TVA, @VDWR, and @USFWS, this critically rare species is being restored to its native waters. 💧Freshwater mussels are nature’s water filters — keeping our rivers clean, clear, and full of life. #Conservation #CleanWater #TWRA | Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency