Senegal looks to aquaculture as fish stocks dwindle
The Senegalese town of Kayar sits on the doorstep of the vast Atlantic Ocean, but it is a farm located further inland that provides part of its fish production......»»
How killifish embryos use suspended animation to survive over 8 months of drought
The African turquoise killifish lives in ephemeral ponds in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. To survive the annual dry season, the fish's embryos enter a state of extreme suspended animation or "diapause" for approximately 8 months......»»
Researcher says not every exotic species needs to be controlled
Certain invasive exotic species, such as the red swamp crayfish, are harmful to our environment because they nibble on aquatic plants, dig burrows in banks, and transmit crayfish plague to native species. "But there are also non-native fish and crayf.....»»
Sturgeon remain rare in Great Lakes, but Detroit River"s population thrives
A pair of federal fish experts braced themselves as they cradled a hulking fish over the side of their boat just north of the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. Its kick would be strong enough to unhorse a novice angler, but the duo had performed this routine 3.....»»
Fish are adapting to weightlessness on the Chinese space station
Four zebrafish are alive and well after nearly a month in space aboard China's Tiangong space station. As part of an experiment testing the development of vertebrates in microgravity, the fish live and swim within a small habitat aboard the station......»»
5 Magnificent Stocks Being Bought for Warren Buffett"s $646 Million "Secret" Portfolio
5 Magnificent Stocks Being Bought for Warren Buffett"s $646 Million "Secret" Portfolio.....»»
No one gets in trouble owning too many tech stocks: Chart of the Week
No one gets in trouble owning too many tech stocks: Chart of the Week.....»»
State wildlife agency will pay residents $100 to catch one type of fish — here"s why
State wildlife agency will pay residents $100 to catch one type of fish — here"s why.....»»
Arkansas angler double snags trophy fish in Greers Ferry Lake
Arkansas angler double snags trophy fish in Greers Ferry Lake.....»»
The Curious Life of a ‘Grotesque’ Singing Fish
Plainfin midshipmen migrate from the deep sea to the intertidal zone to spawn, and that’s when things really get loud.....»»
Stocks fall after Fed minutes; Nvidia shares climb after the bell
Stocks fall after Fed minutes; Nvidia shares climb after the bell.....»»
Simulations of swimming fish suggest fish may naturally prefer to compete—not cooperate—during swimming
Researchers have shown how different swimming formations may save fish energy and suggest that they only switch positions to save energy for the group when under pressure......»»
Collapse in migratory fish populations threatens health of millions and critical freshwater ecosystems
Populations of migratory freshwater fish species—including salmon, trout, eel, and sturgeon—continue to decline across the globe. This decline risks the food security and livelihoods of millions of people, the survival of countless other species,.....»»
Researchers investigate mercury concentrations in fish and wildlife on a global scale
A paper, titled "Global Mercury Concentrations in Biota: Their Use as a Basis for a Global Biomonitoring Framework" and published in the journal Ecotoxicology, describes for the first time currently available mercury data for fish and wildlife on a g.....»»
Study finds cloudy waters may drive African fish to develop bigger eyes
Variations in water quality can impact the development of the visual system of one species of African fish, suggests a new study......»»
Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home
Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haast's eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same can't be said of New Zealand's extinct, but equally unique, mergansers—a group of fish-eating ducks wit.....»»
California bans salmon fishing for the season in Sacramento-area rivers and Klamath basin
The California Fish and Game Commission has voted to ban salmon fishing in the Sacramento, American, Feather and Mokelumne rivers......»»
Don"t get too excited about new iPhone trade-in bonuses from Apple
Apple apparently must not want to clear out stocks before the iPhone 16 launches too badly, as the trade-in bonuses it has started offering can be beaten easily by the carriers.The new iPhone 13 ProAs rumored, Apple did in fact increase trade-in valu.....»»
Apple to increase trade-in value of older iPhones in new promotion
With the iPhone 16 on the horizon, Apple is reportedly taking steps to clear out stocks of the iPhone 15 family of devices.iPhones older than the 13 models will be worth more in trade-in soon.Starting on May 20th, Apple will allegedly boost the amoun.....»»
Fast track to food safety: New test spots seafood pathogen in 30 minutes
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a Gram-negative, halophilic bacterium prevalent in marine environments and is the primary cause of acute hepatopancreatic necrosis, also known as early death syndrome, in aquaculture......»»
More than a dozen gigantic, decades-old fish removed from Colorado pond
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials removed 14 massive, invasive carp from a pond at an Arvada park last week, more than 30 years after the fish were introduced as part of a national study......»»