News tagged with coastal fish

Tiny shrimp leave giant carbon footprint: scientist

Measured by environmental impact, a humble shrimp cocktail could be the most costly part of a typical restaurant meal, scientists said Friday.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 18, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 4

Differing dangers at sea

The probability of being killed at work is 25 times higher for a coastal fisherman than for an offshore worker, according to a study from the UiS. Seafarers also run a high risk of accidents.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Barracuda babies: Novel study sheds light on early life of prolific predator

For anglers and boaters who regularly travel the coasts of Florida the great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a common sight. Surprisingly, however, very little is known about the early life stage of thi ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Dec 16, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

South Asia most dangerous for sea turtles: study

The waters around India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are home to the world's most endangered sea turtles, according to a study released Thursday aimed at setting a blueprint for global conservation.

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fish farms less harmful than thought

Coastal fish farms seem to do less harm to nearby plants and animals than previously believed, a new study reveals. And marine ecosystems can recover from this damage surprisingly fast.

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Led by China, fish farms 'soaring'

Nearly half of the fish eaten around the world now comes from farms instead of the wild, with more foresight needed in China and other producers to limit the ecological impact, a study said on Tuesday.

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sewage-derived nitrogen increasingly polluting Caribbean ecosystems

Nitrogen pollution in our coastal ecosystems, the result of widespread use of synthetic agricultural fertilizers and of human sewage, leads to decreased water transparency, the loss of desirable fish species, and the emergence ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

World's coral reefs could be gone by 2050: study

The world's coral reefs could be wiped out by 2050 unless urgent action is taken to stop threats posed to the "rainforests of the sea" by everything from overfishing to climate change, a report warned.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 23, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (8) | comments 12

Forecast system to warn of toxic algal outbreaks along Texas' shoreline

Texas officials and coastal managers will now receive early notice of outbreaks of toxic algae that threaten public health and affect beach and fishing activities along the coast. Weekly bulletins generated ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 09, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Climate change hits southeast Australia fish species

Scientists are reporting significant changes in the distribution of coastal fish species in south-east Australia which they say are partly due to climate change.

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 28, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mercurial tuna: Study explores sources of mercury to ocean fish

With concern over mercury contamination of tuna on the rise and growing information about the health effects of eating contaminated fish, scientists would like to know exactly where the pollutant is coming from and how it's ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 02, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 9

Shifting Baselines Confound River Restoration

Steep reductions in the abundance of fish, shellfish, and other aquatic fauna in recent centuries are not restricted to animals that live in the sea: historical records show that species in rivers and lakes worldwide also ...

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists conduct shark survey off US East Coast

Sandbar, dusky and tiger sharks are among dozens of shark species living in the coastal waters off the U.S. East Coast. Little is known about many of the species, but a survey begun nearly 25 years ago is helping scientists ...

Biology / Ecology

created Aug 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

NOAA chief says new ocean uses creating conflicts

(AP) -- New pressures on the nation's oceans, from wind turbines to fish farms, are increasingly sparking conflicts with more traditional activities such as shipping and recreational boating and show the ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 21, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Loss of coastal seagrass habitat accelerating globally

An international team of scientists warns that accelerating losses of seagrasses across the globe threaten the immediate health and long-term sustainability of coastal ecosystems. The team has compiled and analyzed the first ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 29, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (16) | comments 2