Beautiful Back River

We just celebrated Earth Day and I just received word that the herring are running up the Back River to spawn. Reports of herring have come in for other Massachusetts rivers as well. For anadromous species, this is an amazing annual ritual created by Mother Nature. Anadromous species are fish that live in saltwater, but return to fresh water to spawn. Amazingly, the herring know how to navigate hundreds of miles in the Atlantic Ocean to return to the exact river where they were born. However, it is not an easy journey for the fish. Near the end of their journey they must climb a man made ladder to enter the body of fresh water to spawn. Only the fittest can climb the ladder, ensuring strong offspring. The Back River herring run can be observed in Jackson Square, Weymouth. The return of the herring is good news for fishermen, fish, birds, and our environment. It is also a testament that Mother Nature can live in harmony with boaters and the Hingham Shipyard Marinas, which are located on the beautiful Back River. This year, warmer days accompanied the herring. Record high temperatures are predicted. This is a wonderful time to be on a boat or walking the docks. For those thinking about getting a boat or maybe a bigger boat, you will have a chance to get a great deal at the first annual South Shore In Water Boat Show at the Hingham Shipyard Marina May 2nd and 3rd (www.southshoreinwaterboatshow.com). There will be plenty to see and do for the entire family. The Back River is a beautiful spot on our planet Earth. The herring know it. Come see for yourself.


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