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Scientists aiding fishermen in butterfish conundrum

Butterfish may sound delicious, but local fishermen would rather keep them out of their nets. The small, silvery fish are protected by fishing limits yet frequently surface in tows when fishermen are trawling for squid. Too ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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

Oil on Nigerian coast after major Shell spill: NGO

An environmental group said Tuesday that an oil slick had approached Nigeria's coastline after a major Shell spill last week, but the company insisted that its spill had been largely dispersed.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

EU launches new 6.5-bln fund to slash over-fishing

The European Commission unveiled a new 6.5-billion-euro fund Friday to help fishermen move towards sustainable fishing as part of an effort to save fish stocks.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

New photos reveal Taiwan shark fishing

A US-based environmental group on Wednesday expressed concern over new photos that seem to show the killing of large numbers of "biologically vulnerable" sharks by fishermen in Taiwan.

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Skill triumphs over fish scarcity and draws experienced anglers back to overfished lakes

Fishermen care about more than the quantity of fish in a pond. Access, beauty, distance from home and fishing regulations play into the choice of which lake to fish on a given Saturday. How deep into the woods will fishermen ...

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Biologists fish for reasons behind endangered grouper's comeback

In the waters along Florida's east and west coasts, Florida State University marine biologists are collecting new data on the once severely overfished Atlantic goliath grouper, a native species that is making ...

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

ConocoPhillips says China spill mostly cleaned up

US oil giant ConocoPhillips, facing lawsuits and mounting public anger over a huge oil spill off China's northeast coast, said Wednesday it has sealed all leaks and cleaned up most of the slick.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Aug 31, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

China urges US oil giant to hasten clean-up

China has called on the US energy giant behind a massive oil spill to speed up its clear-up efforts and issue a public apology after it missed a deadline to clean the sea bed, state media said Thursday.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Aug 11, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Discards ban 'will boost fisheries', says new research

Banning fisheries discards in the North Sea will promote fish stock recovery and increase fishermen's incomes, according to new research by scientists at the University of York.

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Madagascar marine resources plundered by international seafood markets

Fish catches in Madagascar over the last half-century are double the official reports, and much of that fish is being caught by unregulated traditional fishers or accessed cheaply by foreign fishing vessels. Seafood exports ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Closing recreational fishing areas for shorter times could benefit fish and fishermen

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new model that analyzes the complex factors involved in recreational fishing has shown that modeling can lead to some unforeseen results. Among the model’s surprising conclusions is ...

Biology / Ecology

created May 26, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Scotland's first marine reserve already producing benefits

Scotland's first fully protected marine reserve, and only the second in the UK, is already providing commercial and conservation benefits, according to new research.

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Holy mackerel! Plenty of fish in Acapulco seas

(AP) -- Something fishy is up in Acapulco.

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 12, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mystery over dead fish in California harbor

Californian fishermen and harbor chiefs were puzzled after millions of dead anchovies were found floating in a marina just south of Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 08, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1