Fish of the Week!

Andy Gryska from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game joins Katrina and Guy to dig deeper into the biology and behavior of the beautiful, big-finned Arctic Grayling (earlier, we heard from Joanne Bryant, who shared her Gwich'in/Athabaskan perspectives). Andy also shares his favorite grayling recipe!

The mega-sized Molas like the ocean sunfish may look like lazy half fish with no tails. But don't be fooled! They have an active agenda and are capable of burst speeds, launching their massive bodies out of the ocean, and diving thousands of feet. Marine biologist, science communicator and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Tierney Thys shares her knowledge and passion for the Molids and the mysteries of the sea.

Retired Kennesaw State University biology professor Bill Ensign joins Katrina and Guy to chat about a splendid group of fishes called the stonerollers. What sets these fish apart is a cartilaginous shelf on their lower lip that serves as a scraper. They shimmer like stars as they turn from side to side scraping their bottom jaw against rocks in the rivers where they feed.

36 years ago Les Anderson of Soldotna, Alaska landed the all-tackle world record Chinook Salmon that topped the scales at nearly 100lbs. Guests Andy Loranger (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge) and fish biologist Jim Boersma discuss Kenai River kings today.

Katrina and Guy talk with Dr. Mike Armstrong from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries about a popular anadromous fish, the "fishiest looking fish" - the striped bass! We're talking everything from lifecycle to management of this superstar perciform.