Sturgeon and Paddlefish – US & Canada The wild Sturgeon
populations of the U.S. and Canada are suffering from
overfishing and habitat degradation. Because these species are
long-lived, and little is known about habitat requirements,
recovery will be slow. Management is weak because coordination
of management agencies is poor, and there is insufficient data
on populations to determine sustainable catch levels. This fish
may have high levels of mercury and PCBs that could pose a
health risk to adults and children. More mercury and contaminant
info here.