Fish

California May 16

California pledges $60M to reintroduce salmon, threatened fish species to Yuba River

California will spend $60 million to build a channel along the Yuba River so fish can get around a Gold Rush-era dam.

Maine May 16

Regulators reacts as haddock, an Atlantic staple staple, continues to be overfished

A popular Atlantic fish is being overfished. Regulators have cut haddock catch quotas by over 80% to combat overfishing and prevent the population's collapse.

World May 12

European authorities arrest 27, seize tons of endangered eels in suspected smuggling ring

An alleged eel smuggling ring has been broken up in Europe, where trade of the endangered fish from within the European Union is illegal.

Washington May 9

Dam owner to pay $1 million after polluting WA river with tiny rubber particles

A dam operator in Washington will pay $1 million in fines and restitution after a synthetic field turf ripped and spilled toxic rubber particles into the Puyallup River in 2020.

Fish May 5

Creepy deep sea lancetfish mysteriously wash up on Oregon beaches

Deep sea-dwelling lancetfish have been found on Oregon beaches. The cannibal fish hunt in the twilight zone of the ocean and can grow up to 7 feet long.

LIFESTYLE April 30

Fish filet created via 3D printer may be hitting market in the near future

An Israeli company has successfully created a fish filet via 3D printer — hoping to bring the product to market soon in an effort to save the environment.

Maine April 25

Maine fish hatchery agrees to make changes to reduce discharge in Alamoosook Lake

The United States Environmental Protection Agency reached an agreement with a fish hatchery in Maine to reduce the amount of phosphorus that is discharged into a local lake.

Oceans April 21

Top officials warned Biden admin about dangers wind energy projects pose to fishing industry, letter shows

Leaders of fishery councils, which Congress established to oversee marine resources, warned the Biden White House last summer about wind energy development threats.

Hong Kong April 19

New box jellyfish found near Hong Kong in 1st discover of the venomous species in China’s waters

A new jellyfish named Tripedalia maipoensis was found in China’s waters near Hong Kong. The species is colorless, cube-shaped, and can swim faster than other kinds of jellyfish.

LIFESTYLE April 18

'Super seaweed' on the way for health and medicine? Israeli scientists say we can 'learn from nature'

A study published in the science journal Marine Drugs explains how Israeli researchers are creating a "super seaweed" of increased health and medicinal value, they say.