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 can a cooperative-based organization of Indigenous fisheries foster resilience of declining stocks?
A recent study in Environmental Policy and Governance explored how a cooperative organization of various stakeholders can help foster the development of a coastal fisheries-dependent community without increasing the pressure on the resource it harves.....»»
The Fish Tank Chassis is half PC, half … aquarium?
The Y2 Fish Tank Chassis combines a beautiful 13 litre aquarium with an industrial-looking horizontal PC tower......»»
Fish passes can reconnect species with habitats blocked by dams. Here"s how they work
Over 1 million dams and culverts (tunnels that encircle rivers passing under roads) block the movements of fish and other wildlife in Europe. Scientists estimate that less than 1% of catchments in the U.K. are free of obstruction. A report released i.....»»
Record amount of seaweed is choking shores in the Caribbean
Near-record amounts of seaweed are smothering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados, killing fish and other wildlife, choking tourism and releasing stinky, noxious gases......»»
Hiring trends indicate Apple plans to significantly expand its ads business
Just last week, Apple announced an expansion of its App Store Search Ads program with two new ad placements in the iOS App Store. Apple currently presents ads in apps like the App Store, News, and Stocks as well as more recent launches such as duri.....»»
Animal Crossing: New Horizons fish guide for August 2022
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, seasons and fish come and go. Here's every type you can reel in now, plus how many bells you can earn for each in August......»»
Climate change could be making it harder for seabirds to feed, study finds
University College Cork (UCC) researchers have found that that cloudier waters, caused in part by climate change, is making it harder for seabirds to catch fish......»»
Conserving critical habitat in face of climate change in Midwestern lakes by managing watershed land use
Lakes across the Midwest are losing cold, oxygenated habitat as a result of climate change and nutrient pollution. This loss of critical habitat has negative consequences for water quality, fish, and the production of greenhouse gases. While data sho.....»»
Reef fish evolution driven by biting
Coral reefs are home to a spectacular variety of fish. A new study by biologists at the University of California, Davis shows that much of this diversity is driven by a relatively recent innovation among bony fish—feeding by biting prey from surfac.....»»
Marine conservation effort in U.S. Virgin Islands aids key fish species, research finds
A more than 30-year marine conservation effort in the U.S. Virgin Islands helped aid the recovery of a fish species important in commercial, recreational and subsistence fisheries, a new Oregon State University study found......»»
Ancient Siberian dogs relied on humans for seafood diets
As early as 7,400 years ago, Siberian dogs had evolved to be far smaller than wolves, making them more dependent on humans for food including sea mammals and fish trapped below the ice, a new study showed Friday......»»
"Frog Skin" Cell Type Found in Mammal Mouths
Salivary glands make unexpected use of tiny ionocytes, essential to frogs and fish.....»»
Fertility of the sea: Researchers study how nutrient sources make it to the base of the food web
Virtually all marine life—fish, turtles, sharks, whales and more—depend on the marine food web for survival. The foundation of this immense flow of energy, however, rests on the shoulders of the microscopic but mighty phytoplankton......»»
How the humble sea cucumber could transform fish farming
Help to solve one of the world's most pressing dilemmas—how to feed the growing population while protecting the planet—may be at hand from a surprising ally—the sea cucumber......»»
Meet Qikiqtania, a fossil fish with the good sense to stay in the water while others ventured onto land
Approximately 365 million years ago, one group of fishes left the water to live on land. These animals were early tetrapods, a lineage that would radiate to include many thousands of species including amphibians, birds, lizards and mammals. Human bei.....»»
Meet Qikiqtania, a fossil fish with the good sense to stay in the water
Fossil provides glimpse of lifestyles among fishes during water-to-land transition. Enlarge / An artist’s vision of Qikiqtania enjoying its fully aquatic, free-swimming lifestyle. (credit: Alex Boersma/CC BY-ND) Approximatel.....»»
Researchers explore the impact of sea ice change in Bering Sea
The Bering Sea is the most productive ground fishery in the world, particularly for salmon, halibut and shellfish. About half of U.S. fish and shellfish come from that area and the fishing industry is the main driver of jobs in and around the Aleutia.....»»
New Nanoleaf lights, fish tank robot, and more on HomeKit Insider
Nanoleaf launches smart lights in a new color, Aqara releases a new window covering robot, and there's much more news on this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast.HomeKit InsiderWe've previously seen early news of Aqara's smart curtain drive.....»»
Perfect for most, this laptop is $299 in Walmart’s rollback sale
If you're still looking for a budget notebook, this Gateway ultra slim is only going for $299, so grab it while stocks last!.....»»
A look inside ancient fish heads: Brain space yields new insights on prehistoric lungfish
The evolution of the brain and nervous system in animals has been wound back more than 400 million years, thanks to the examination of fossil remains of ancient lungfish providing a missing link in the emergence of land-living, four-legged animals on.....»»