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......»»
Fish with a funny float gets a CT scan at the Denver Zoo
A fancy-looking French angelfish that was found one day with a funny float has its buoyancy back after taking some time from its tropical trappings to get a CT scan at the Denver Zoo......»»
Best Labor Day robot vacuum deals: Save on Roomba, Shark, Bissell
Here's a collection of robot vacuum deals that you can shop as part of this year's Labor Day sales, but you need to hurry as stocks may already be running low......»»
In Mississippi, a tiny fish is reintroduced to the river where it disappeared 50 years ago
A species of tiny fish that once flourished in a river running hundreds of miles from central Mississippi into southeastern Louisiana is being reintroduced to the Pearl River after disappearing 50 years ago......»»
Globe-spanning golden trevally population may hitchhike with whale sharks
Researchers may have an answer to the mystery of why an anglers' favorite, the golden trevally, is so widespread globally—the prized fish might 'hitchhike' with whale sharks......»»
Fish buffered from recent marine heat waves, showing there"s still time to act on climate change
Fish were surprisingly resilient to marine heat waves before 2019, highlighting the need to keep seas from warming further, according to new research published today in Nature......»»
Sea sponge tissue found to hold bits of DNA from fish living around them
A team of environmental and marine biologists from Liverpool John Moores University and the Natural History Museum, both in the U.K., has found that studying sea sponge tissue can reveal the nature of the fish community living around them. In their a.....»»
Low oceanic oxygen: "It"s hard to imagine, but a fish can drown"
It's the perfect fuel for storms: warm ocean water, at least 80° Fahrenheit. Without it, powerful storms like Andrew, Katrina, and Ian would never have formed......»»
Study shows that the estuaries in the Bay of Cádiz are a treasure trove for ecological fish farming
A study, published in Marine Environmental Research and led by José Manuel Guerra García, professor at the Department of Zoology of the Faculty of Biology of the University of Seville, reveals that gilt-head sea bream farmed in estuaries in the Bay.....»»
Scientists reveal how color-changing fish know when they are the perfect shade
When fish suddenly change color, there are little photoreceptors embedded deep within their skin keeping watch to ensure the color is just right, according to new research......»»
New study shows hormone distortion still widespread in fish
Wild roach that swim in English rivers are exposed to lower levels of hormone-altering chemicals than 20 years ago, yet current amounts are concerning, scientists say......»»
Meta’s “massively multilingual” AI model translates up to 100 languages, speech or text
Meta aims for a universal translator like "Babel Fish" from Hitchhiker’s Guide. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Tuesday, Meta announced SeamlessM4T, a multimodal AI model for speech and text translations. As a neural.....»»
Tailored enzymes open new possibilities for improving the smell of fish protein powders
Biotechnology offers the opportunity for seafood producers to better exploit their byproducts. By using tailored enzymes, Biotechnologists at NORCE have improved a protein powder made from fish byproducts......»»
Scientists study the evolutionary origins of coronary arteries
Coronary arteries are a vital part of the human heart, providing it with oxygen-rich blood so that it can work. By comparing the hearts of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and frogs, a multi-institutional team of researchers appears to have found evide.....»»
Study examines impact of noise from green energy technologies on fish and sea life
A University of Liverpool researcher has contributed to a study which examines how noise from marine energy converters (MECs)—such as tidal turbines and wave energy converters—might affect fish and aquatic invertebrates. The work also identifies.....»»
This fish doesn"t just see with its eyes, it also sees with its skin
A few years ago while on a fishing trip in the Florida Keys, biologist Lori Schweikert came face to face with an unusual quick-change act. She reeled in a pointy-snouted reef fish called a hogfish and threw it onboard. But later when she went to put.....»»
I try synthetic salmon and enter the “uncanny valley” of taste
Synthetic fish isn't quite there yet—and may not be worth the effort. Enlarge / It may look a lot like fish, but it's not. (credit: New School Foods) I could count on one thing as I sat down for a multiple-course meal.....»»
Apple’s most affordable iPad is $79 off at Amazon
The 64GB, Wi-Fi version of the 2021 Apple iPad could be yours for as cheap as $250 from Amazon, but you should hurry because stocks are probably already low......»»
Early disclosure of risks can reduce decline in stocks, study finds
Early, enhanced information provided by a 10-K (an annual report required by the SEC about a company's financial picture) helps investors with risk management, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management......»»
Using glowing fish to detect harmful pesticides
Birth defects related to chromosomal abnormalities often stem from exposure to chemicals early in the mother's life. But determining which chemicals are at fault poses a serious challenge—akin to solving a hit-and-run case, decades after the fact......»»
What"s in the mysterious waters of Tulare Lake? Contaminants, egrets and many unknowns
Out on the water, a silence hangs in the air and the sun's harsh glare reflects off the lake's still surface. Small fish float belly-up alongside snakelike tubes of irrigation piping. Five feet below, abandoned chicken coops, dairy barns and equipmen.....»»