Articles related to "Fisheries"
Vaquita: Most Endangered Cetacean
A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.
critically endangered cetacean • world's smallest porpoise • vaquita • endangered totoaba fishery • shrimp trawl fishery
A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.
critically endangered cetacean • world's smallest porpoise • vaquita • endangered totoaba fishery • shrimp trawl fishery
Seafood Information for Consumers
Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.
fishwatch • fisheries management • magnuson-stevens • fisheries glossary • fishing gear groups
Consumers interested in sustainable fisheries and making informed seafood purchasing decisions should visit FishWatch for current information from fisheries managers.
fishwatch • fisheries management • magnuson-stevens • fisheries glossary • fishing gear groups
Fisheries and Conservation
Protecting fisheries and endangered species is a difficult chore. Common goods such as water, and migrant fish transcend international boundaries and are in danger.
fisheries management • u.s.-china policy • sustainable environment • sustainable fisheries • international environment issues
Protecting fisheries and endangered species is a difficult chore. Common goods such as water, and migrant fish transcend international boundaries and are in danger.
fisheries management • u.s.-china policy • sustainable environment • sustainable fisheries • international environment issues
Richmond Island Fishery First Maine Settlement
Ships such as the Welcome, Hunter and Agnes brought English fisherman to Robert Trelawney's Richmond Island fishery, the oldest outpost in the present state of Maine.
richmond island maine • robert trelawney • ship welcome 1633 • ship hunter 1634 • ship agnes 1636
Ships such as the Welcome, Hunter and Agnes brought English fisherman to Robert Trelawney's Richmond Island fishery, the oldest outpost in the present state of Maine.
richmond island maine • robert trelawney • ship welcome 1633 • ship hunter 1634 • ship agnes 1636
World Fishery Trade Riches
Wealthier countries profit at the expense of developing nations in the global fish game that spans freshwater, deep sea and saltwater fishing.
world fishery trade riches • global fish game • deep sea fishing • freshwater saltwater • developing countries
Wealthier countries profit at the expense of developing nations in the global fish game that spans freshwater, deep sea and saltwater fishing.
world fishery trade riches • global fish game • deep sea fishing • freshwater saltwater • developing countries
Another Northern Right Dies
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
right whale • northern right whale • national marine fisheries service
Scientists in Massachusetts are mourning the loss of another Northern Right Whale. This whale, believed to be the most prodigious in the population, was killed after a ship hit it sometime this past week.
right whale • northern right whale • national marine fisheries service
SAVING SALAR SUPREME: ATLANTIC SALMON NEED HELP
Atlantic salmon records and recovery
fishing • flyfishing • atlantic salmon • conservation • fisheries
Atlantic salmon records and recovery
fishing • flyfishing • atlantic salmon • conservation • fisheries
Year of the Ocean
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
Year of the Ocean, overfishing, marine resources, fisheries, oceans
year of the ocean • overfishing • marine resources • fisheries • oceans
Great Lakes Cormorant Management
Canada and the United States develop culling programs that lack sound science. To add to the controversy humane culling is difficult, if not impossible, in this case.
double crested cormorant cull • great lakes ecosystem • impacts on sport and commercial fisheries • colonial nesting water birds • impact on native vegetation
Canada and the United States develop culling programs that lack sound science. To add to the controversy humane culling is difficult, if not impossible, in this case.
double crested cormorant cull • great lakes ecosystem • impacts on sport and commercial fisheries • colonial nesting water birds • impact on native vegetation
Sharks Harmed by Long Line Fishing
Declining shark populations worldwide are further strained by losses to long line fishing. Tighter rules on finning and bycatch may help prevent loss of biodiversity.
long line fishing bycatch • shark finning • shark depredation • keystone predator species • fishing gear entanglement
Declining shark populations worldwide are further strained by losses to long line fishing. Tighter rules on finning and bycatch may help prevent loss of biodiversity.
long line fishing bycatch • shark finning • shark depredation • keystone predator species • fishing gear entanglement
Flipper trainers nabbed for neglect
Former “Flipper” dolphin trainer Richard O'Barry, and his associate Lloyd Good have been found guilty of violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act for releasing two captive dolphins off the Florida coast in May that were not prepared to survive in the wild and sustained life-threatening injuries.
dolphin • marine mammal • flipper • florida • release
Former “Flipper” dolphin trainer Richard O'Barry, and his associate Lloyd Good have been found guilty of violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act for releasing two captive dolphins off the Florida coast in May that were not prepared to survive in the wild and sustained life-threatening injuries.
dolphin • marine mammal • flipper • florida • release
New Species of Angler Fish Found
Divers in the tropical waters off Indonesia have found a new species of anglerfish that crawls rather than swims and has eyes similar to ours.
new species of angler fish • indonesian waters home to rare frogfish • ambon island angler fish • ambon island frogfish • angler fish found by maluku divers
Divers in the tropical waters off Indonesia have found a new species of anglerfish that crawls rather than swims and has eyes similar to ours.
new species of angler fish • indonesian waters home to rare frogfish • ambon island angler fish • ambon island frogfish • angler fish found by maluku divers
National Geographic Megafishes Project
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
Breaking News
Breaking News as it happens around the Pacific.
flosse • french polynesia • illegal foreign fish boats png waters • gaston flosse • harmony gold hidden valley gold mine approved
Breaking News as it happens around the Pacific.
flosse • french polynesia • illegal foreign fish boats png waters • gaston flosse • harmony gold hidden valley gold mine approved
No Fish in My Dish!
Think there's enough fish in the sea forever? Think again! At the rate we're fishing, we may round out in mere decades from now! Jason Kelly tells us why and how.
no fish in my dish • jason kelly • sustainable fishing • resonsible fishing • interview with jason kelly
Think there's enough fish in the sea forever? Think again! At the rate we're fishing, we may round out in mere decades from now! Jason Kelly tells us why and how.
no fish in my dish • jason kelly • sustainable fishing • resonsible fishing • interview with jason kelly
Better Bighorn Browns and Backcasts
Fishing for trout on Wyoming's Bighorn River
fishing • trout • wyoming • big horn river
Fishing for trout on Wyoming's Bighorn River
fishing • trout • wyoming • big horn river
6 Endangered Dolphins and Porpoise
6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there?
endangered dolphins • endangered porpoises • by-catch • extinct baiji • susu
6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there?
endangered dolphins • endangered porpoises • by-catch • extinct baiji • susu
Newfoundland Museum: The Rooms
Visitors to St. John's, Newfoundland, can learn more about this capital city, and Canada's youngest province, at this showcase.
newfoundland's new museum • explore history • art and culture • the rooms • museum and art gallery
Visitors to St. John's, Newfoundland, can learn more about this capital city, and Canada's youngest province, at this showcase.
newfoundland's new museum • explore history • art and culture • the rooms • museum and art gallery
Shark Declines Affect Shellfish
Potential for ecosystem collapse when top predators are removed has been demonstrated on land. New studies show that oceans face the same danger as shark populations drop
complex ecosystem collapse • great shark population decline • bay scallops • shellfish populations • predator removal
Potential for ecosystem collapse when top predators are removed has been demonstrated on land. New studies show that oceans face the same danger as shark populations drop
complex ecosystem collapse • great shark population decline • bay scallops • shellfish populations • predator removal
West Coast Fishing Boat Fatalities
National research shows that commercial fishing vessel safety could greatly be improved along the west coast of the United States.
fishing boat fatalities • commercial fishing vessel safety • dockside safety exam • cfivsa • safety drill training
National research shows that commercial fishing vessel safety could greatly be improved along the west coast of the United States.
fishing boat fatalities • commercial fishing vessel safety • dockside safety exam • cfivsa • safety drill training
Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Friendlier Seas for Turtles
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
THE SECOND BEST BLUEGILL
Nearly the largest bluegill on record
fishing • fly fishing • records • bluegills • panfish
Nearly the largest bluegill on record
fishing • fly fishing • records • bluegills • panfish
Gray Whale death tolls mount
As of last week, more than 65 dead gray whales have been reported dead along the Mexican coast so far this year, with possibly as many as 32 in California, 7 in British Columbia, and as many as 18 in Washington. Why is this happening? Read to find out.
gray whale • makah • northwest pacific • beachings • death
As of last week, more than 65 dead gray whales have been reported dead along the Mexican coast so far this year, with possibly as many as 32 in California, 7 in British Columbia, and as many as 18 in Washington. Why is this happening? Read to find out.
gray whale • makah • northwest pacific • beachings • death
GuyLian Supports Project Seahorse
Famous Belgian chocolate company's seashell truffle profits help Project Seahorse protect vital coastal environment, support sustainable fisheries and monitor trade.
project seahorse • guylian chocolate seashell truffles • coastal marine ecosystems • marine habitat degradation and conservation • seahorse aquarium trade
Famous Belgian chocolate company's seashell truffle profits help Project Seahorse protect vital coastal environment, support sustainable fisheries and monitor trade.
project seahorse • guylian chocolate seashell truffles • coastal marine ecosystems • marine habitat degradation and conservation • seahorse aquarium trade
Management of Introduced Crayfish
Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done.
crayfish trapping research • aquatic biodiversity loss • ecosystem damage • uk non-native crayfish • effectiveness of trapping crayfish
Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done.
crayfish trapping research • aquatic biodiversity loss • ecosystem damage • uk non-native crayfish • effectiveness of trapping crayfish
WORLD RECORD STRIPED BASS
The story of the saltwater striped bass record with photo.
striped bass • world record
The story of the saltwater striped bass record with photo.
striped bass • world record
Japan, Russia enter pact to hunt belugas
Japan and Russia cut a whale of a deal last week for 200 tons of Russian beluga whale meat and blubber, according to a report from the International Fund for Animal Welfare. The deal launches the first international commercial hunt of beluga whales, and reopens the international trade of whale meat to the largest state of the former U.S.S.R.
japan • russia • belugas
Japan and Russia cut a whale of a deal last week for 200 tons of Russian beluga whale meat and blubber, according to a report from the International Fund for Animal Welfare. The deal launches the first international commercial hunt of beluga whales, and reopens the international trade of whale meat to the largest state of the former U.S.S.R.
japan • russia • belugas
Maori Renaissance
There is a rebirth of Indigenous identity in Aotearoa, grounded in native title, enabling a level of native autonomy unprecedented elsewhere in the colonial world.
aotearoa • land rights aotearoa • native title aotearoa • maori native title • maori treaty
There is a rebirth of Indigenous identity in Aotearoa, grounded in native title, enabling a level of native autonomy unprecedented elsewhere in the colonial world.
aotearoa • land rights aotearoa • native title aotearoa • maori native title • maori treaty
Dolphin Feature - The Spinner Dolphin
The name says it all with this species of dolphin. Known for the high jumps, various spins, and flips of all kinds, the Spinner dolphin is one of the most acrobatic dolphin species.
pod • snout • acrobatic • species
The name says it all with this species of dolphin. Known for the high jumps, various spins, and flips of all kinds, the Spinner dolphin is one of the most acrobatic dolphin species.
pod • snout • acrobatic • species
Japanese are at it again
Japan has decided to lift a ban on hunting bottlenose whales in the Sea of Japan and will allow ships to kill as many as eight there this year.
japanese • whaling • sea of japan • bottlenose whale
Japan has decided to lift a ban on hunting bottlenose whales in the Sea of Japan and will allow ships to kill as many as eight there this year.
japanese • whaling • sea of japan • bottlenose whale
Alaska Climate Impact Assessment
Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes.
alaska climate impact assessment commission • coastal climate change • coastal erosion • global warming • melting permafrost
Alaska finds itself at the leading edge of impacts related to climate change. The State Legislature formed a commission in 2006 assess the effects of these changes.
alaska climate impact assessment commission • coastal climate change • coastal erosion • global warming • melting permafrost
Deep Sea Corals
Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals.
deep sea corals • cold water corals • coral reefs and conservation • coral conservation • corals and medicine
Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals.
deep sea corals • cold water corals • coral reefs and conservation • coral conservation • corals and medicine
Guimaras, More Than Just Mangoes (Part II)
A place to stay in Guimaras is never a problem, my second day adventures proved it.
guimaras • weekend getaway • philippines
A place to stay in Guimaras is never a problem, my second day adventures proved it.
guimaras • weekend getaway • philippines
Health of the Oceans Initiative
Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.
health of the oceans initiative • protecting marine environment • canada national water strategy • lawrence cannon • ballast water regulation
Canada announces a five-year, $61.5 million effort to improve the health of the ocean environment and economic well being of coastal communities.
health of the oceans initiative • protecting marine environment • canada national water strategy • lawrence cannon • ballast water regulation
Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting
The nesting cycle of leatherback sea turtles, now endangered, is a fascinating site that has taken place for centuries, before the dinosaurs flourished the Earth.
leatherback sea turtles • leatherback • sea turtles • endangered • marine
The nesting cycle of leatherback sea turtles, now endangered, is a fascinating site that has taken place for centuries, before the dinosaurs flourished the Earth.
leatherback sea turtles • leatherback • sea turtles • endangered • marine
World Ecosystems in Danger
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Youth Involvement in Fish Farming
Learning about habitat and restocking practices enables the younger generation to carry on with the preservation of our dwindling fish population.
replenishing british columbia salmon • student educational program seymour fish hatchery • seymour salmonid society restock fish program • vancouver canada conservation • fish preservation control
Learning about habitat and restocking practices enables the younger generation to carry on with the preservation of our dwindling fish population.
replenishing british columbia salmon • student educational program seymour fish hatchery • seymour salmonid society restock fish program • vancouver canada conservation • fish preservation control
Breaking News 10
Breaking News as it happens anywhere in the Pacific.
okinawa • troop deployment • hokkaido • east west center • richard baker
Breaking News as it happens anywhere in the Pacific.
okinawa • troop deployment • hokkaido • east west center • richard baker
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part III
There are just a few more things to say about burdock, and it may amuse you to know who said them! I've also included two easy recipes that feature this interesting, albeit stubborn, herb.
burdock • arctium • burr • herbal recipes • quotes
There are just a few more things to say about burdock, and it may amuse you to know who said them! I've also included two easy recipes that feature this interesting, albeit stubborn, herb.
burdock • arctium • burr • herbal recipes • quotes
Colleges and Universities in Washington State
Looking for a college or university in Washington State? This is the place to start.
wa • state • college • university • distance learning
Looking for a college or university in Washington State? This is the place to start.
wa • state • college • university • distance learning
Dolphin bites tourist, further damaging reputation
Further damaging a reputation tarnished by reports of violence, a bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Florida bit a 14-year-old French tourist who tried to pet it this week. While this attack certainly wasn’t fierce, local whale and dolphin experts say it may serve to accelerate a changing view of dolphins in the wild.
dolphins • girl • florida • attack • biting
Further damaging a reputation tarnished by reports of violence, a bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Florida bit a 14-year-old French tourist who tried to pet it this week. While this attack certainly wasn’t fierce, local whale and dolphin experts say it may serve to accelerate a changing view of dolphins in the wild.
dolphins • girl • florida • attack • biting
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