See also stories tagged with Fish

Search results for Fish

Ecology Aug 6, 2024

Patents can help researchers understand wildlife trade trends, new study shows

Researchers from the Oxford Martin Program on Wildlife Trade at the University of Oxford have demonstrated that patent data could provide a novel source of evidence that can help identify future commercial trends associated ...

Paleontology & Fossils Aug 6, 2024

Fossil hunter discovers new species of 210-million-year-old lungfish

An extinct species of lungfish discovered in Zimbabwe could mark the beginnings of a sea change in our understanding of the animals.

Environment Aug 6, 2024

The variability of ocean weather: Researchers test for patterns in temperature variability across climate regions

Tropical waters are not as thermally stable as once thought. Ocean waters vary widely in temperature over space and time, but the spatial and temporal resolution of remotely sensed sea surface temperature data is insufficient ...

Environment Aug 5, 2024

Sunscreens can hurt the marine environment—how to choose one that's healthy for you and the sea

Choosing which sunscreen to use can be mind-boggling. Should you choose one with the highest sun protection factor (SPF) or another with "reef-safe" or "coral-friendly" credentials? Is it best to opt for a spray or a lotion? ...

Plants & Animals Aug 5, 2024

Catching a star: A new species of starfish discovered in Japan

Researchers in Japan have discovered a new species of starfish. The discovery came about thanks to collaborative work among researchers, fishers, and aquarium and museum staff.

Plants & Animals Aug 5, 2024

Diet of young polar cod more varied than previously assumed

A new publication in the Journal of Fish Biology compares the diet of fish caught during different expeditions on board icebreaker Polarstern. This provides a more complete picture of their food sources in the central Arctic ...

Plants & Animals Aug 5, 2024

Scores of reports of sick sea lions along California's Central Coast

Wildlife rescuers are reporting an uptick in diseased sea lions along California's Central Coast. The culprit: domoic acid, a neurotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms.

Plants & Animals Aug 5, 2024

A renewed bid to protect burrowing owls is advancing: What changed?

Western burrowing owls are diminutive, adorable and goofy—and conservation organizations have renewed calls for the state to protect them before it's too late.

Ecology Aug 5, 2024

Chesapeake Bay grass is rebounding, but not likely to meet 2025 goals

Underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay are on the rebound, but environmentalists say more needs to be done to improve the health of the bay and meet upcoming goals.

Plants & Animals Aug 5, 2024

New marine protections could help wildlife thrive—but also squeeze San Diego fishermen

A proposal to expand one of San Diego's 11 marine protected areas would make it the largest in the county, and could help wildlife off Point Loma thrive. But miles gained would be miles lost to some local fishermen.

page 7 from 40