The Blackbanded Sunfish of East Coast Blackwaters

Get to know a beautiful and rare native species found in pockets of tea-like blackwater habitats along the East Coast. Katrina and Guy are joined by three guests from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Jay Kilian, Seth Moessinger, and Jason Cessna. Learn more about the fish, their patchy habitats, and the amazing work being done by a variety of partners and states to locate, understand, and give these fish a helping hand! If you enjoyed this sunfish you might also like these episodes: S2:E8 Longear Sunfish: Slab-Sided Beauty S3:E6 Sacramento Perch: California's Heritage Sunfish! S3:E28 Pygmy Sunfish: The Mini Seven S4:E15 Green Sunfish: Aggressive Bigmouth Read more: https://www.fws.gov/story/2026-01/bringing-blackbanded-sunfish-back-blackwater-habitat-maryland