Posts Tagged ‘fisheries’
Accidental sea turtle deaths drop by 90%
DUKE (US) — The number of sea turtles accidentally caught and killed in fishing gear in United States coastal waters has declined by an estimated 90 percent since 1990. Continue…
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:18 - 3 Comments
Top Stories - Aug 8, 2011 10:54 - 2 Comments
Dead smell freaks out pool of lampreys
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — The scent of their deceased brethren sends sea lampreys into a self-preservation tizzy as their alarm cues go into overdrive in an attempt to escape. (more…)
Earth & Environment - May 3, 2011 15:01 - 1 Comment
Small fish facing fateful decline
STANFORD (US) — Overfishing has a detrimental effect on population numbers, whether it’s happening to big fish in a small pond or small fish in a big one. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 17, 2010 15:57 - 1 Comment
On the hook for gentler fishing?
PENN STATE (US) — Fish have the same kinds of specialized nerve fibers that mammals and birds use to detect pain and other sensations, according to new research. (more…)
