August 2026: Sturgeon Moon - Cuff
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- Description
According to the Farmer's Almanac, "August’s Full Moon—comes from the giant lake sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain; this native freshwater fish was readily caught during this part of summer and an important food staple for Native Americans who lived in the region. At one time, the lake sturgeon were quite abundant in late summer, though they are rarer today."
What Is a Sturgeon?
These prehistoric-looking fish have been traced back to around 136 million years ago, and many people call them “living fossils.”
- Females require around 20 years to start reproducing, and they can reproduce only every 4 years. However, they can live up to 150 years!
- Today, there are about 29 species worldwide, including the lake sturgeon found in the Great Lakes. They have evolved in size from the size of a bass to a monster sturgeon as big as a Volkswagen.
- The lake sturgeon is quite rare today due to intense overfishing in the 19th century, pollution, and damage to their habitat.
DETAILS:
Size: 5.5" with 1.25" gap - can be downsized upon request.
Stones: Labradorite - faceted
Metal: .925 Sterling Silver
Finish: Soft Satin
Stamped with Basecamp logo for authenticity
