After years of genetic testing, researchers in Georgia have confirmed two new species of bass in the state.
The Bartram’s Bass and Altamaha bass have long been considered synonymous with the redeye bass, but ecologist Bud Freeman said he knew the first time he saw them that something was different.
In the 1980s, Freeman said he worked at a canoe rental business and would drive down river to pick up clients.
Read this story now for free
To continue reading, sign up for our newsletter and get unlimited access to WABE.org
You can select your preferences for news and local content. We will never share your email address. Learn how your newsletter sign-up will support WABE and Public Media
