Scientists fish for the truth about endangered species

HYOSUB SHIN / hshin@ajc.com

DNR scientists are wrapping up a hands-on survey in which they literally stick their heads in the cold depths of the Toccoa River, looking for rare fish. They’re snorkeling, and have spent the summer surveying nearly 40 miles of clear, fast-moving water. Here. Katie Owers, an intern, surveys by snorkeling in the Toccoa River.