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OMG science
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Scientists Say They've Figured Out What That Golden Orb Found at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean Actually Was

Scientists identified a mysterious golden orb found underwater as a remnant of a giant anemone after extensive analysis.
Miami food
fromArs Technica
5 hours ago

Trump administration attempt to gut Endangered Species Act hits roadblock

The proposed rewrite of the Endangered Species Act could worsen species decline and harm Florida's economy and environment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs

Sound has always been at the core of my work but never at this level, he explains. If a reef is alive with sound it's most likely to stay alive right? And repopulate.
Music production
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One ship, three deaths: the shocking truth behind working conditions on a Chinese trawler

Crew members on the Tia Xiang 5 faced severe health issues and inadequate care while working long hours under harsh conditions.
Miami Marlins
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Video: Mass. family reels in great white shark off Florida coast

A Massachusetts family caught a rare 10-foot great white shark while fishing in Fort Lauderdale.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Rat poison harms wildlife across the state. Major restrictions could be on the way.

Anticoagulant rodenticides threaten wildlife, including bald eagles, prompting calls for a statewide ban in Massachusetts.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Gray whale found dead near Alcatraz as CA expands program to slow down ships

Whale activity in San Francisco Bay is unusually high, with nine whales spotted recently and concerns over vessel strikes as a leading threat.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis

Southeast Asia's fishing industry faces severe depletion due to illegal practices, human rights violations, and weak regulations, impacting global seafood supply.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Clean-up operation ongoing after oil spill at Dublin Port

A fuel oil leak at Dublin Port was contained, with minimal impact on the shipping channel and active management by response teams.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
3 days ago

Rare endangered shark spotted in Barcelona port raises questions for beach season

A juvenile blue shark was spotted in Barcelona's Port Olimpic, highlighting unusual marine patterns and the species' critically endangered status.
fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago

Dungeness crab: Bay Area's season will close April 30 - then reopen for whale-safe fishing

"Extending the spring crab season with pop-up gear helps support an economically vital fishery while preventing whale entanglements. It's a true 'win-win' for fisheries and wildlife."
California
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

Best Places to Go Whale Watching in California

"The most successful wildlife trips follow animal patterns and seasonality," says Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist Josh Geller of Embark Beyond.
Travel
East Bay food
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

Kirkland Signature's Canned Tuna Is Actually Produced By This Major Fish Brand - Tasting Table

Kirkland Signature tuna, produced by Bumble Bee, offers good quality and value, praised by customers for its texture and size.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MSC's blue tick' scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims

The MSC's sustainability certification is questioned due to reported widespread labor abuses on approved fishing vessels.
SF food
fromPsychology Today
14 hours ago

Love Eating Octopus? You Might Want to Read This First

Cephalopods are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain, raising ethical concerns about their consumption.
OMG science
fromMail Online
55 minutes ago

Close Bering Strait to stop Gulf Stream from collapsing, experts say

Closing the Bering Strait could stabilize the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and prevent its collapse due to global warming.
#california
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commercial salmon fishing set to resume along California coast after 3-year shutdown

Commercial fishing for salmon in California will resume this year after a three-year shutdown due to a population decline.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Commercial salmon fishing to open in CA for 1st time since 2022 as population rebounds

California opens commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022 due to population recovery after wet winters.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

An extreme marine heat wave simmers off California's coast right now

California is experiencing unprecedented heat waves and ocean temperatures, impacting marine life and breaking historical records.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commercial salmon fishing set to resume along California coast after 3-year shutdown

Commercial fishing for salmon in California will resume this year after a three-year shutdown due to a population decline.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Commercial salmon fishing to open in CA for 1st time since 2022 as population rebounds

California opens commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022 due to population recovery after wet winters.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

An extreme marine heat wave simmers off California's coast right now

California is experiencing unprecedented heat waves and ocean temperatures, impacting marine life and breaking historical records.
Environment
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales | KQED

California's Blue Whales Blue Skies program aims to reduce ship speeds to protect whales and decrease marine shipping pollution.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

1 in 50 million: rare 'split-lobster' caught off Cape Cod

A split-lobster, also called a chimera, is one color on one half of its body and a completely different color on the other half, according to the Seacoast Science Center.
Miami Marlins
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea

Eco-luxury hotels are enhancing sea turtle conservation through nesting zones, incubation centers, and guest participation in protective initiatives.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Stranded and dying, the German whale is a parable of our troubled relationship with these sea giants

A humpback whale in the Baltic Sea is suffering due to entanglement and human impact on its environment.
#cod
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fish and chip lovers told to completely avoid eating UK cod amid population crisis

UK-caught cod populations are declining, prompting conservationists to recommend alternatives like European hake or haddock.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago
Environment

Scientists call for Brits to ditch COD as stocks plummet

Cod and chips may soon be unavailable due to declining cod stocks and sustainability concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fish and chip lovers told to completely avoid eating UK cod amid population crisis

UK-caught cod populations are declining, prompting conservationists to recommend alternatives like European hake or haddock.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Scientists call for Brits to ditch COD as stocks plummet

Cod and chips may soon be unavailable due to declining cod stocks and sustainability concerns.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

You can now eat fish from the Hudson River. No, we are not kidding.

New York State now allows limited fish consumption from the Lower Hudson River due to reduced PCB levels.
#environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stern warning: one man's mission to clear the rotting boats poisoning Cornwall's creeks

Steve Green is on a mission to remove abandoned yachts from Cornwall's rivers to prevent environmental damage.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NY is relaxing restrictions on eating Hudson River fish - but maybe go easy for now

Fish consumption advisories for the lower Hudson River have been updated, allowing limited consumption for sensitive groups, but caution remains essential.
#cocaine-pollution
Environment
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Cocaine-Fueled Wild Salmon Swam Twice as Far as Sober Ones

Cocaine pollution alters fish behavior, causing Atlantic salmon to swim farther and disperse more widely in their environment.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Cocaine pollution in water affects salmon behavior, potentially impacting their survival and energy expenditure.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Cocaine-Fueled Wild Salmon Swam Twice as Far as Sober Ones

Cocaine pollution alters fish behavior, causing Atlantic salmon to swim farther and disperse more widely in their environment.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Cocaine pollution in water affects salmon behavior, potentially impacting their survival and energy expenditure.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Longnose spurdog sharks, locally known as kalb al-bahr, are sold on Libyan fish markets. Fishermen catch them even though they are carrying eggs, driven by economic necessity.
World news
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Here's what happens when you give salmon cocaine

Cocaine and its metabolites significantly increase swimming distance in wild Atlantic salmon, highlighting environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals on aquatic life.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
Environment
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Many Americans feel climate distress and eco-paralysis, which can lead to action and improved mental health through engagement with climate emotions.
#biodiversity
Environment
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
Environment
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

On International Mother Earth Day: Urban Rewilding, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Ancestral Practices for Biodiversity

International Mother Earth Day promotes harmony with nature and raises awareness of biodiversity preservation amid climate change challenges.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Target Brand Tuna You Should Always Avoid Buying - Tasting Table

Good & Gather Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna from Target is recommended to skip due to quality and freshness issues.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Wildlife and humans thriving in Unesco-protected sites

Unesco-protected areas support stable wildlife populations despite global declines, but face severe threats from climate change and human activities.
OMG science
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Donald Trump Wants to "Drill, Baby, Drill." History Shows the Devastation That Would Wreak

Offshore oil drilling poses significant risks to marine ecosystems, as evidenced by the devastating impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill on deep-sea corals.
#seafood
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
SF food

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago
SF food

Why You Might Want To Rethink Buying Seafood At The Counter - Tasting Table

Buying frozen seafood can be more economical and safer than fresh, as much fresh seafood is previously frozen and thawed before display.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You Might Want To Rethink Buying Seafood At The Counter - Tasting Table

Buying frozen seafood can be more economical and safer than fresh, as much fresh seafood is previously frozen and thawed before display.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

England wildlife watchdog has stopped designating special sites for protection'

While Natural England dithers and reviews processes, irreplaceable wildlife sites are being trashed, damaged, and even built over. That is not a technical failure, it's a dereliction of duty.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
#deep-sea-mining
Environment
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

Great white sharks are overheating

Climate change threatens mesotherm apex predators, impacting ecosystems and their survival due to physiological limits and historical overfishing.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

The haul of lobsters, Maine's best known export and a key piece of the state's identity and culture, has declined every year since 2021, and some scientists have cited as a reason warming oceans that spur migration to Canadian waters.
Miscellaneous
fromEarth911
1 week ago

How To Grow Vegetables With Aquaponics

Aquaponics systems utilize one gallon of water to produce a kilogram of leafy greens, compared to over 30 gallons in traditional farming, showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don't Get a Ceasefire

"While whales and dolphins may temporarily move out of areas where there is significant naval sonar activity, the intensity of modern maritime conflict poses lethal risks."
Environment
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Where Is Aldi's Seafood Sourced From? - Tasting Table

Aldi sources seafood from 136 fisheries (79 certified), partners with sustainability organizations, uses private-label production to cut costs, and provides sourcing details on packaging.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Sharks become easy prey for criminal groups

In February 2023, an article in the Mexican press announced the capture of a vessel some 195 nautical miles from the port of Lazaro Cardenas in the state of Michoacan. It had been carrying nearly 700 pounds of cocaine packaged in plastic-wrapped bricks, in addition to 1,650 liters of hydrocarbons in 33 plastic containers. Two Ecuadorian fishermen were among the five detainees, and their immigration records showed unusual activity.
Law
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

A Yangtze without fishers - but not without fish

A fishing moratorium on the Yangtze River doubled fish biomass and increased species richness by 13% within five years.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Octopus Prime: Inside a Growing and Controversial Farming Effort

Octopuses possess intelligence and emotional capacity, raising ethical questions about the feasibility and morality of commercial farming despite emerging technological advances.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How the Galapagos of west Africa' is plundered by floating fish factories

Industrial fishing vessels illegally exploit sardinella stocks at the boundaries of Guinea-Bissau's protected Bijagos archipelago, threatening local fishers and endangered wildlife dependent on this critical food source.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Seafood Chains With The Worst Quality Fish, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

Chain restaurants serve low-quality seafood that falls below acceptable standards, with Long John Silver's exemplifying poor fish preparation through excessive battering and unappetizing presentation.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 35m unexpected salmon deaths at Scottish farms sparks outcry

Scottish salmon farms reported over 35 million unexpected deaths in under three years amid minimal unannounced inspections and limited enforcement.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why It's A Major Red Flag If A Seafood Restaurant Doesn't Have Seasonal Offerings - Tasting Table

Seasonal seafood ensures better freshness, sustainability, and value; lack of seasonal offerings at restaurants is a major red flag.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's betrayal': Shetland's scallop fishers brace for arrival of UK's largest salmon farm

Approval of the UK's largest planned salmon farm in Shetland intensifies conflict between local scallop fishers and fish-farm operators over ecological and economic strain.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Efforts Grow to Ban Octopus Farming

Mexico's Ecologist Green Party proposed legislation to ban octopus factory farming, citing the animals' tool-use capabilities, potential consciousness, and high mortality rates in captivity.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

In Scotland, the fishing practice of scrapping ocean bottom continues despite promise

Weak enforcement of Marine Protected Areas and widespread permitting of destructive fishing methods are depleting Scotland's inshore fish stocks and damaging seabed habitats.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chronic ocean heating fuels staggering' loss of marine life, study finds

Chronic ocean warming reduces fish biomass by 7.2% per 0.1°C of seabed warming per decade, with marine heatwaves masking long-term decline through temporary population booms in cold-water regions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is tyre pollution causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations?

A tyre antioxidant transformation product, 6PPD-quinone, leaches from tyres into waterways and kills coho salmon, prompting litigation against US tyre companies.
Environment
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

You Might Want To Think Twice Before Ordering Eel At A Seafood Restaurant Again - Tasting Table

Eel consumption contributes to severe overfishing and environmentally harmful aquaculture, making eel a poor sustainable seafood choice.
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