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SCIENCEJun 18 · 13:23 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTEDave McNamara

Louisiana biologist shares lessons from a lifetime studying bayous and swamps

Kelby Ouchley, a Louisiana biologist, highlights the interconnected balance of plants, animals, and water in bayous and swamps, emphasizing human impacts and the importance of conservation. He explains how overfishing species like gar can disrupt ecosystems by threatening freshwater mussels, which filter water. Ouchley's books explore biodiversity and sustainable practices in Louisiana's swamp environments.

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