Posts Tagged ‘fishery’
‘Speedy’ adaptation genes may save fish
U. OREGON (US) — Two distinct populations of rainbow trout—one in Alaska, the other in Idaho—share a genetic trait that could have huge implications for fisheries, conservation, and management, according to new research. Continue…
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Science & Technology - Nov 29, 2011 11:53 - 0 Comments
How to stop sea lice? Make salmon jump
U. MELBOURNE (AUS) — Salmon can be artificially stimulated to leap through water, a discovery that opens the door for effective sea lice treatment. The infection costs the global industry more than $500 million each year. (more…)
Earth & Environment - May 31, 2011 13:14 - 0 Comments
‘Dead Zone’ fish struggle to reproduce
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Atlantic croaker living in the large Gulf of Mexico “Dead Zone,” off the coast of Louisiana, are showing signs of severe reproductive problems. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Oct 8, 2010 10:45 - 0 Comments
Fisheries net bigger catch
IOWA STATE (US) — New regulations aimed at protecting fish stocks will likely be an economic boon to the fishing industry, according to a new study. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 16, 2010 13:18 - 0 Comments
Millions of sea turtles trapped by fishing nets
DUKE (US)—The number of sea turtles inadvertently snared by commercial fishing gear over the past 20 years may reach into the millions, according to the first peer-reviewed study to compile sea turtle bycatch data from gillnet, trawl, and longline fisheries worldwide. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 22, 2009 14:53 - 1 Comment
Gulf ‘dead zone’ an ecological time bomb?
U. MICHIGAN (US)—Scientists predict this year’s seasonal drop in oxygen levels in Gulf of Mexico waters will be the largest on record, creating a so-called “dead zone” that threatens the health of a half-billion dollar fishery. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 12, 2009 14:28 - 0 Comments
Tags shed light on dwindling fish populations
CORNELL (US)—New advances in tagging technology are allowing marine scientists to collect real-world data on the health of fish populations directly from the source—the fish themselves.
