http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100318113241.htm
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If Madonna knew of this newly endangered species, she's change her famous song to "Like A Sturgeon."
All jokes aside, this is a very serious matter. The Beluga Sturgeon, found in the Caspian Sea, is now officially classified as a "critically endangered" species. Kazakhstani officials now have a clear argument that his has happened due to the immense "fishing and international trade" in the area (Science 1). Because of this, they are implimenting a "stock-rebuilding plan should be initiated immediately" (Science 1).
These sturgeons are mainly hunted for one reason: their black caviar, widely considered to be the fanciest, shmanciest caviar in the entire world.
Since 2004 when the Beluga Sturgeon was placed on the United States Endangered Species Act (ESA), the United States has placed a ban on imports of the caviar to our country.
Doctors and scientists have suggested methods to bring the Beluga Sturgeon population back up. They think that most of the stragegies should focus more primarily on reducing overfishing rather than heavy hatchery supplementation. Besides, they mention that harvest rates for this fish are "four to five times higher than those that would sustain population abundance" (Science 1).
Save the sturgeon! If you like caviar and are planning on splurging, maybe go for different type, or just stick with the cheese and toast points that will be served also. I'm sure those are equally yummy.
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