S2 E26: Re-Release: Conserving Kentucky's Mussels: Insights from the Center for Mollusk Conservation
Join Bernie and Rebecca on Part-Time Parkers as they talk with Julianne Jacobs from the Center for Mollusk Conservation. Explore the hidden world of freshwater mussels—their vital role in cleaning waterways, the innovative conservation techniques used to protect them, and their connections to host fish and Hellbender salamanders. A fascinating look at how these overlooked creatures keep aquatic ecosystems thriving.
00:00 Show Update And Rerun
01:23 Meet The Mussel Expert
01:41 Viral Filtration Demo
02:49 How Mussels Filter Water
04:43 Kentucky Mussel Diversity
05:52 Reproduction And Fish Hosts
07:57 In Vitro Propagation
08:57 Water Quality And Temperature
10:45 Endangered Species Comeback
11:50 Why Mussels Matter
13:56 Julianne Career Path
18:10 Fieldwork And Tagging
19:55 Sexing And Measuring Mussels
23:24 Hellbenders Teaser
23:48 Feeding Hellbenders
24:39 Why Hellbenders Matter
25:52 Mudpuppies and Mussels
27:04 Meet the Hatchery Team
28:22 Funding and Grants
29:38 Tours and Career Paths
31:46 Invasive Species Threats
35:57 Favorite Lab Work
36:54 Protecting Waterways
38:35 How to Visit and Wrap-Up
https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Documents/CenterforMolluskConservationBrochure2019.pdf
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