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......»»
The importance of large pieces of wood in streams for land-based animals
Land managers have invested millions of dollars annually since the 1980s to place large pieces of wood back in streams, owing primarily to its importance for fish habitat. But little is known about how large wood in streams impacts birds and land-bas.....»»
Tiny fish-shaped robot "swims" around picking up microplastics
Microplastics are found nearly everywhere on Earth and can be harmful to animals if they're ingested. But it's hard to remove such tiny particles from the environment, especially once they settle into nooks and crannies at the bottom of waterways. No.....»»
Research finds evidence to suggest Pacific whiting skin has anti-aging properties that prevent wrinkles
The gelatin in the skin of Pacific whiting, an abundant fish on the Pacific Coast of North America, may help prevent skin wrinkling caused by ultraviolet radiation, a new Oregon State University study found......»»
The freshwater pearl mussel favors the original salmon fish populations of the home river
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have found that the larvae of freshwater pearl mussel survive best in the original salmon fish population of their home river. Their study was published in Freshwater Biology......»»
Cambodian catches world"s largest recorded freshwater fish
The world's largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States......»»
Chinese fossils show human middle ear evolved from fish gills
The human middle ear—which houses three tiny, vibrating bones—is key to transporting sound vibrations into the inner ear, where they become nerve impulses that allow us to hear......»»
Exploring soy sauce"s salt-enhancing peptides
Soy sauce deepens the flavor of soup stocks, gives stir-fried rice its sweet-salty glaze and makes a plate of dumplings absolutely enjoyable. But what exactly makes this complex, salty, umami sauce so tasty? Now, researchers reporting in the Journal.....»»
These fish live in sub-freezing waters. Why are so many getting sick?
Antarctic fish have evolved to survive—and thrive—under unbearable conditions. They make their living at the sub-zero Centigrade, freezing temperatures of the ice-filled Southern Ocean, and they keep their bodies from freezing solid by producing.....»»
Hydrodynamic model of fish orientation in a channel flow
For over a century, scientists have sought to understand how fish orient against an incoming flow, even without visual and flow cues. In a study published in eLife, researchers explore a potential hydrodynamic mechanism of fish rheotaxis—movement a.....»»
Marine predation intensifies in warmer waters; could reshape ocean communities as climate changes
A hotter ocean is a hungrier ocean—at least as far as fish predators are concerned. In a new field study published online June 9 in Science, Smithsonian scientists discovered predator impacts in the Atlantic and Pacific peak at higher temperatures......»»
Amazon River freshwater fish show signs of overexploitation
As the cherished rainforest in South America's Amazon River region continues to shrink, the river itself now presents evidence of other dangers: the overexploitation of freshwater fish......»»
US wildlife agency to consider protecting Yellowstone bison
A wildlife agency that lost key court rulings over its denial of petitions to protect Yellowstone National Park bison will undertake a comprehensive study over whether the animals should be covered under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and.....»»
Bees Are "Fish" Under Calif. Endangered Species Act - State Court
Bumblebees are eligible for protection as endangered or threatened "fish" under California law, a state appeals court held in a win for environmental groups and the state's Fish and Game Commission. From a report: The Sacramento-based California Cour.....»»
What the simple mathematical abilities of animals can tell us about ourselves
Ars chats with UCL's Brian Butterworth about his new book Can Fish Count?. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) We often think of mathematical ability as being uniquely human, but in fact, scientists have found that many animal spe.....»»
Fish cannibalism is rare in the wild, study finds
Mosquitofish and guppies, though known to be cannibalistic in captivity, are extremely unlikely to be cannibals in wild settings, and the rare instances of cannibalism in these fish are likely due to strong competition for food. The findings, from a.....»»
Animal Crossing: New Horizons fish guide for June 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 June......»»
FAANG no more - Facebook finally shifting to META on NASDAQ
The days of "FAANG" stocks will be over in June when Meta officially changes its ticker symbol to "META," months after the company changed its name from Facebook.Mark ZuckerbergMeta announced on Tuesday that it would switch over to the new ticker sym.....»»
The history of Lake Cahuilla before the Salton Sea
Today, the Salton Sea is an eerie place. Its mirror-like surface belies the toxic stew within. Fish skeletons line its shores and the ruins of a once thriving vacation playground is a reminder of better days. But long before agricultural runoff spoil.....»»
Fitbit Memorial Day Sale: fitness tracker for $80
With this year's Memorial Day sales, you'll be able to purchase a Fitbit fitness tracker for as low as $80, but you'll have to hurry as stocks may run out soon......»»
Foreign fishing fleets and trade are taking fish nutrients away from malnourished people
Foreign fishing fleets, as well as international seafood trade, are diverting vital micronutrients away from malnourished populations, a new study reveals......»»