Fish
Millions of Dead Fish Are Rotting in an Australian River
Extreme heat and flooding starved the water of oxygen, leading to the mass die-off
Salmon Spread Might Just Be the Most Alaskan Food
The smoky snack captures the state’s love for both salmon and preserved foods
These Mythical Sea Monsters May Have Been Whales With Unusual Dining Habits
Tales of creatures like the Norse “hafgufa” suggest ancient and medieval people may have seen whales trap feeding
Scientists Are Injecting Alligator Genes Into Catfish
The technique could help prevent infections in the millions of pounds of farmed catfish raised for human consumption
Mexico Bans Great White Shark-Related Tourism on Guadalupe Island
The government cited bad practices in the industry as a reason for the ban, which has sparked concerns for the local economy
A Mine That Threatened Alaskan Salmon May Be No More
A rare “veto” from the EPA effectively halted the proposed Pebble Mine after two decades of disputes
Dolphins and Humans Work Together to Catch Fish in Brazil
The partnership has endured for some 150 years, and it benefits both species, a new study finds
Freshwater Fish Contain Harmful 'Forever Chemicals'
Eating one serving of locally caught fish could equate to drinking contaminated water for a month, a new study finds
Our Top Ten Stories of 2022
From a teen inventor to invasive fish to lost cities of the Amazon, these were our most-read articles of the year
Unearthing the Original Mediterranean Diet
An archaeologist works to find out how much fish ancient Greeks ate
Steven Spielberg Regrets How 'Jaws' Impacted Real-World Sharks
The movie contributed to a rise in shark trophy hunting
The Top Eight Ocean Stories of 2022
The biggest saltwater moments of the year included major discoveries that inspired awe
An Electric Pulse Could Scare Sharks Away From Fishing Hooks
A new device could reduce bycatch of blue sharks by 91 percent and pelagic stingrays by 71 percent, research suggests
The Largest-Ever Dam Demolition Will Restore Salmon Habitat
Four aging dams are slated to be removed from the Klamath River beginning as soon as next year
Whole Foods Will Stop Selling Maine Lobster, Citing Risks to Endangered Whales
Fewer than 350 North Atlantic right whales remain, and the marine mammals can become entangled in fishing gear
Gut Bacteria Might Shape Social Behavior
A study of zebrafish reveals the mix of microbes in the intestinal tract could influence brain development
Angler Reels in 67-Pound Goldfish in France
British fisherman Andy Hackett caught and released the colossal creature, nicknamed "The Carrot," while casting at a private fishery
Dolphins Shrug Off Hot Sauce-Spiked Nets
Fishing nets laced with spice did nothing to deter the hungry marine mammals
Early Humans May Have Cooked Fish 780,000 Years Ago
New research adds to the debate about when humans began cooking with fire
How Will Mining Affect Alaskan Salmon?
Active mines, proposed mines and exploratory projects in Alaska and British Columbia may affect key salmon watersheds
