Alewives returned late to smaller Maine rivers this year

Alewives, a beloved fish in Maine, showed up later than usual in smaller rivers this year, with larger rivers seeing more of them. Conservationists are concerned that climate change could be disrupting their migration patterns and threatening their long-term habitat. This shift is significant because alewives play a crucial role in the local ecosystem and are a key species for fishing and cultural traditions. Understanding these changes could help in developing better conservation strategies to protect them and other affected species.