Sturgeon are survivors of an ancient group of fish about 120 million years old. Despite these old-fashioned features, sturgeon were extremely plentiful in the rivers, lakes, and oceans of the northern hemisphere. Sturgeon, bred as part of a University of Florida aquaculture program, on display at the Aquarium.
Sturgeon are prolific breeders.
They do this every two to five years for lifetimes that span decades and perhaps reach 100 years. These bottom feeders commonly grow to six feet and can reach more than 15 feet. Commercial fishing has been banned or severely restricted in most countries, but poaching is still a problem and stocks continue to decline. 2 prior hits today.