Age and Growth of Fish

Title:	Age and Growth of Fish
Exhibitor:	Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Length:	8 min, 34 sec
Description:	Ear stones in fish – the scientific name is otoliths – detect sound and vibration and help fish orient themselves in the water. For biologists, they help give the precise age of the fish.
Supplemental Materials:	Age and Growth Background Information (pdf) Age and Growth Worksheet (pdf) Age and Growth Worksheet – Answer Key (pdf)
Website:	www.wlf.louisiana.gov