Shortnose Sturgeons eat isopods, amphipods, mollusks, crabs, grass shrimp, marine worms, and insect larvae. Shortnose Sturgeons mostly spend their time in fresh water. Shortnose Sturgeon live in rivers and coastal waters from Canada to Florida. They are also bred for caviar. They are important because they help balance the ecosystem.

The Shortnose Sturgeon: Federally Endangered

The Shortnose Sturgeon is vulnerable to extinction throughout its range and is listed as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. They are vulnerable because of habitat degradation, water pollution, dredging, water withdrawals, fisheries bycatch, and habitat impediments like dams. This is directly affecting the fish.

How You Can Help the Shortnose Sturgeon

You can help save the fish by doing these 4 things

1. Do not purchase illegal caviar
2. Do not litter this affects the water quality
3. Do NOT catch these fish
4. Donate to a local charity.

So much needs to be done in order to protect wildlife but the only way to get things done is to start.