"Creatures that are often catadromous meaning they live in fresh water and breed in salt water" NYT crossword answer is:
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Catadromous creatures are aquatic animals that live in fresh water and migrate to salt water to breed. Examples of catadromous creatures include eels, lampreys, and American shad. These creatures are adapted to living in both fresh and salt water, and their migrations are essential for their survival.