News tagged with saltwater fish

Is engineered 'Frankenfish' coming to the nation's table?

With a global population pressing against food supplies and vast areas of the ocean swept clean of fish, tiny AquaBounty Technologies Inc. of Waltham, Mass., says it can help feed the world.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Aug 18, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (11) | comments 14

Why mercury is more dangerous in oceans

Even though freshwater concentrations of mercury are far greater than those found in seawater, it's the saltwater fish like tuna, mackerel and shark that end up posing a more serious health threat to humans ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jun 27, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

LSU professor develops technology to take mystery out of fishing

Fishing, a supposedly relaxing pastime, all too often becomes a frustrating series of near misses and lost chances for the recreational sportsman. This frustration is magnified for those who make their living through fishing ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 04, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0