Shad in the Classroom project takes a dive with East Duplin High

For immediate release ‐ May 21, 2024

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Duplin High School students release shad fry into the Neuse River.Duplin High School students release shad fry into the Neuse River. Photo courtesy of Jackie Smith.

By Nichole Heller, Duplin Times Editor

BEULAVILLE — The Shad in the Classroom project partners with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, NC Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to embark on an adventure in conservation science with students.

Classrooms gather to construct a tank and raise juvenile fish known as fry with biologists from fisheries. Students must monitor and study the water quality in the tank with microscopes and scientific methods to ensure a swimmingly wonderful learning experience.

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