Ed Klekowski, a scuba diving biology professor from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his students lead the viewer on an unforgettable journey under the Connecticut River where geological, biological and historical discoveries are made. Willie Bemis, an ichthyologist from UMass Amherst also teaches us about how fish can hear. Learn about an ice age lake, catfish hotels and aquatic insects all under the Connecticut River. Telly Award Winner 2003

Each spring jawless fish, known as sea lampreys, migrate down the Connecticut River into Long Island Sound and eventually into the Atlantic Ocean. Written and narrated by ichthyologist, Willy Bemis and biologist, Ed Klekowski, this film illuminates for viewers the fascinating life cycle of the sea lamprey. They are born in fresh water and they eventually migrate and mature in salt water. This scientific short takes an in depth look at the vampire-like nature of these unusual creatures.