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Blackfish: From Reef to Table, by Mark Dixon

Welcome to our 2026 Connecticut River Lecture Series - Biodiversity in the Connecticut River Watershed. RSVP for our second lecture, by Mark Dixon, entitled: Blackfish: From Reef to Table, followed by a Q&A session. The tautog, or blackfish, is a defining inhabitant of the rocky reefs of Long Island Sound. Coveted by anglers and scrutinized by scientists, this formidable fish anchors coastal food webs and signals ecosystem health. This lecture follows the blackfish’s dramatic life history, from reef