Tag: Fish
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Three male fish, the last of their kind, must find a mate or else go extinct
If you happen to know of any female fish of the Mangarahara cichlid variety, the London Zoo would very much like to introduce her to a couple of extremely
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Underwater robot looks for endangered sturgeon fish
A new underwater glider is giving scientists a better understanding of the migrating habits of Atlantic sturgeon.
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Back from the dead: Groundbreaking Canadian freshwater research center finds savior
Last Summer, we wrote about the tragic decision by Canada's federal government to shut down the ground-breaking Experimental Lake Area (ELA) freshwater research project. At the time, the decision seemed purely based on politics and ideology.
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Nature Blows My Mind! The ocellated icefish has transparent blood and no scales
The almost infinite variety of life on Earth keeps surprising and puzzling us.
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By targeting bigger fish, we are breeding populations of smaller and weaker fish
In nature, bigger, healthier, stronger individuals tend to have more offspring and thus there is a selection pressure in their favor. But humans can put other kinds of pressure on species, for instance by targeting bigger fish.
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Remora fish, those suckers of the sea, are inspiring new adhesives
Remora fish are known for their ability to latch on to other fish and not let go. How they do that is of interest to scientists, who are looking toward this fish for clues to better adhesives.
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Mediterranean diet significantly lowers heart attack risk, study finds
Those following a Mediterranean diet were 30 percent less likely to have heart attacks and strokes. The results were so clear, scientists ended the study early.
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With fewer predators comes higher carbon emissions
Species at the top of the food chain play a much more important role for regulating an ecosystem than previously thought.
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Scientists Use 3D Printed Tags to Track Big Fish
Tuna, swordfish, marlins, sharks... these threatened species are about to benefit from 3D printing!
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Overfishing Threatens a Critical Link in the Food Chain
The fish near the bottom of the aquatic food chain—collectively known as forage fish—are often overlooked, but they are vital to healthy oceans and estuaries.
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Could Farming Bluefin Tuna Help Ensure Its Survival?
Unlike other bluefin tuna farms, this one spawns its own young. Is it a step toward sustainability?
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Whale Shark Caught In Abandoned Fishing Net Rescued by Divers (Video)
The largest fish in the sea still can't overpower abandoned nets. Watch as divers free this gentle giant.
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Kickstart a Table-top Aquaponic Garden System
Think aquaponics systems need to be big and ugly? The Aquaponics Garden is cute and small enough to place in your home.
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Taking Stock: World Fish Catch Falls to 90 Million Tons in 2012
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects that the world’s wild fish harvest will fall to 90 million tons in 2012, down 2 percent from 2011.
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Seafood and Your Health, an Infographic
There is a ton of data showing how various fishing methods impact ecosystems. But there’s something else to consider for a minute: how the fish you eat impacts your health.
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Sustainable Fishing Net Slashes Overfishing, Reduces Fuel Consumption Too
Industrial fishing is a damaging business. SafetyNet, a winner of the James Dyson Award, solves many of the industry's most pressing problems.
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Fate of Radioactive Contamination in Fukushima Fish
Scientists continue to track the consequences of the Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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Go Fish! Celebrating National Seafood Month In October
Did you know October is a time for celebration of our favorite fishy foods and, more importantly, a time for awareness and conservation!
