Thousands of Sharks Illegally Caught in Marine Protected Area in the Indian Ocean
Thousands of sharks have been illegally caught in a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Indian Ocean, new research shows. The MPA was created in…
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Exploring Climate Change and Seafood Sustainability of US Tuna Fisheries
A new study published in Elementa by researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz and NOAA examines traditional aspects of seafood sustainability alongside greenhouse gas emissions…
Overfishing of Atlantic Cod Likely Did Not Cause Genetic Changes – Hope for Recovery
Study suggests reducing fishing and addressing environmental changes would help cod recover. Overfishing likely did not cause the Atlantic cod, an iconic species, to evolve…
An Evolutionary Discovery That “Literally Changes the Textbook”
MSU’s expertise in fish biology, genetics helping researchers rewrite evolutionary history and shape future health studies. The network of nerves connecting our eyes to our…
Making Cleaner, Greener, Biodegradable Plastics From Waste Fish Parts
Polyurethanes, a type of plastic, are nearly everywhere — in shoes, clothes, refrigerators, and construction materials. But these highly versatile materials can have a major…
Lessons From a Failed Experiment: When “Eradicated” Species Bounce Back With a Vengeance
Lessons from a failed experiment mark new way forward. Some invasive species targeted for total eradication bounce back with a vengeance, especially in aquatic systems,…
“Functional Eradication” – Limiting Invasive Species May Be a Better Goal Than Eliminating Them
University of Alberta biologist leads new study on “functional eradication” to curtail numbers of invasive species based on achievable targets for preventing ecological damage. Managing…
Floating Solar Farms Could Help Protect Lakes and Reservoirs From Harmful Effects of Climate Change
Scientists from Lancaster University and the University of Stirling have completed the first detailed modeling of the environmental effects of floating solar installations on bodies…
Fisherman at Risk in “Perfect Storm” – Forced to Choose Between Safety and Income
Stormier weather will increasingly force fishers to choose between their safety and income, researchers say. Climate change is causing more extreme weather in many locations….
Habitats of Freshwater Fish Species Threatened by Global Warming
The habitats of freshwater fish species are threatened by global warming, mainly due to rising water temperatures. A 3.2-degree Celsius increase in global mean temperature…
Enormous Ancient Fish Discovered by Accident – Bizarre-Looking and “Absolutely Massive!”
A serendipitous discovery of a fossilized bony lung reveals a massive ancient fish. Fossilized remains of a fish that grew as big as a great…
Fish Poop Helps Remove 1.65 Billion Tons of Carbon From the Atmosphere Each Year
New research has shown that carbon in feces, respiration, and other excretions from fishes make up about 16% of the total carbon that sinks below…
Abundance of Life on Coral Reefs Has Been Puzzling Since Charles Darwin’s Day – New Research Provides Answers
Study reveals open ocean waters once assumed to be unproductive are in fact teeming with an abundance of life on coral reefs. Since Charles Darwin’s…
As Oceans Warm, Large Fish Struggle to Extract the Oxygen They Need From Their Environment
New tool gauges impacts of warming waters on over 200 fish species. Warming ocean waters could reduce the ability of fish, especially large ones, to…
Hidden World Just Below the Surface: Scientists Discover Ocean “Surface Slicks” Are Nurseries for Diverse Fishes
The open ocean is a harsh place for newborn fishes. From the minute larvae hatch from their eggs, their survival depends upon finding food and…
“Nuclear Niño” – Nuclear War Could Trigger Big El Niño and Decrease Seafood
Unprecedented warming in equatorial Pacific Ocean could last up to seven years. A nuclear war could trigger an unprecedented El Niño-like warming episode in the…
Shocking Adaptations and “Spooky Interactions” Discovered in Electric Fish of Brazil’s Amazon
From Brazil’s Amazon, researchers report “spooky interactions” among surface- and cave-dwelling electric fish, revealing shocking behavior of 300 blind cavefishes whose ancestors adopted life in…
Stunning Discovery: Bonefish Dive 450 Feet “Deep” Into the Abyss to Spawn
A new study provides the first detailed documentation of a shallow water fish diving 450 feet deep to spawn. Uncovering this very rare spawning behavior…