Fishing
Why Seagrass Could Be the Ocean's Secret Weapon Against Climate Change
A vast, mostly invisible ecosystem crucial to our life on Earth is in trouble, but efforts to save the 'prairies of the sea' are finally coming into focus
The Number of Small Fishing Vessels Smuggling Illegal Drugs Has Tripled
A lack of options for commercial fishermen in coastal communities has led to a boom in trafficking
Vaquita Genome Offers Hope for Species' Survival
A new study suggests the marine mammal can recover naturally if illegal fishing is eliminated
Man Seen Dumping Bags of Eels Into Lake at New York City Park
Officials say the non-native eels are unlikely to survive the winter, but experts caution that the serpent-like fish could still disturb the ecosystem
Scientists Use Century-Old Seaweed to Solve a Marine Mystery
A treasure trove of data trapped in pressed seaweed helps explain the collapse of Monterey Bay's sardine fishery in the 1950s
The Hunt for the Modern-Day Pirates Who Steal Millions of Tons of Fish From the Seas
These criminal actors threaten fragile species, forcing an international coalition to track them down
Headless Sea Lions Are Washing Up in British Columbia
Biologists and local beachgoers who have encountered the decapitated marine mammals suggest humans may be to blame
These 'Elvis Worms' Shimmer and Sparkle—and Fight Rough
New research describes four species of iridescent deep-sea creatures that sparkle like bedazzled Elvis Presley jumpsuits
200-Million-Year-Old Fossil Captures Squid Viciously Entangled With Its Prey
The specimen may be the earliest known example of a squid-like creature on the attack
The Best Places for Your Kids to Learn Real-Life Skills Online
Why not use quarantine as an opportunity to have your homeschoolers master woodworking or engine repair?
Norway Lobsters Crush Ocean Plastic Into Even Smaller Pieces—and That's Bad
The crustaceans' guts pulverize plastics into tiny bits that can be consumed by even smaller creatures at the base of the ocean food chain
With Boats Stuck in Harbor Because of COVID-19, Will Fish Bounce Back?
The pandemic has left many unable to leave harbor, creating a window for fishing grounds to recover from years of overfishing
In Ancient Florida, the Calusa Built an Empire Out of Shells and Fish
New research suggests the civilization used huge enclosures to trap and stockpile live fish to support its complex society
Traditional Japanese Fish Art Could Be a Boon for Conservation
"Gyotaku," or the art of pressing ink-dipped fish onto paper, represents a wealth of scientifically accurate data on Japan's marine life
Dazzling Display of Seals Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year Award
French photographer Greg Lecoeur triumphed over more than 5,500 submissions from hundreds of artists around the world
Siberian Hunters Cooked in 'Hot Pots' at the End of the Last Ice Age
Chemical analysis of the cookware reveals the diets of two ancient Siberian cultures
Albatrosses Outfitted With GPS Trackers Detect Illegal Fishing Vessels
By utilizing the majestic birds to monitor huge swaths of the sea, law enforcement and conservationists could keep better tabs on illicit activities
Australian Bushfires Reveal Hidden Sections of Ancient Aquaculture System
The eel-farming system of the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape is older than both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids
Ancient Roman Fish Sauce Factory Unearthed in Israel
The site produced the incredibly popular fish gut-based condiment garum—a process so stinky it had to take place far from town
Here's How That Internet-Famous 'Fish Tube' Works
The cheap, efficient pneumatic tubes may be a good solution for helping salmon and other migratory species move past dams
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