Ask an Expert: What's the Bay's Shad and Herring Migration?

Part of CBF's Ask an Expert video series

Where do shad and herring lay their eggs after migrating from the ocean? What animals feast on them during their annual runs? How many eggs do they lay? Chris Moore, CBF's Senior Regional Ecosystem Scientist, explores the remarkable spring shad and herring migration.

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