About this episode
The episode explores the Sturgeon fish, its history, and its connection to caviar.
It’s hard to believe, but we’re doing another episode on fish! This time around, Steve introduces us to the Sturgeon (family Acipenseridae), from their dinosaur-era origins to their caviar-fueled scandals (did you know Beluga caviar comes from Sturgeon? Bill didn’t either). So strap in as the guys touch on Sturgeon, for the very first time.
People in this episode
Host: Steve
Topics covered
- fish
- Sturgeon
- caviar
- marine biology
- scandals
- dinosaur origins
Keywords
- Sturgeon
- caviar
- Acipenseridae
- marine life
- fish history
- Beluga caviar
- scandals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Acipenseridae
Products: Beluga caviar
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