Fish - Page 19

September 5, 2023

Denver Zoo gives angelfish a CT scan after worker sees fish swimming with funny tilt

A French angelfish that swam with a funny tilt at the Denver Zoo in Colorado has received a CT scan. The test revealed that the fish had excess gas.

August 31, 2023

Mexican Navy to conduct net-sinking operation in wider Gulf area to protect endangered vaquita porpoises

To protect the endangered vaquita porpoises, the Mexican Navy is planning to expand a region in the Gulf of California where the country sets up traps to ruin illegal fishing gear.

August 30, 2023

EPA head supports decision to halt Alaska mine project to protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay

The head of the EPA, which vetoed an Alaskan Pebble Mine proposal in January, said he fully supports the decision to protect the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery.

August 25, 2023

In Gulf of Mexico, 2023 recreational fishing season for greater amberjack comes to close

After catch limits for greater amberjack were met, the 2023 Gulf of Mexico recreational fishing season for the species ended. The closure is needed to protect the specie's population.

August 21, 2023

'Rare' fish endangered in two US states has researchers working to save species from extinction

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University are working with local wildlife agencies to boost Chesapeake logperch populations to prevent the fish from becoming federally endangered.

August 16, 2023

Connecticut residents die after shellfish bacteria infection

Connecticut health officials said two residents have died this summer following infections linked to Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which is found in raw shellfish or seawater.

August 15, 2023

California’s only native sunfish may see a population rebound as heat threatens cold-water invasive species

Sacramento perch, California’s only native sunfish, was introduced in a lake near San Diego to boost its population after invasive species decimated its numbers in the 20th century.

August 7, 2023

Oregon extends restrictions on crab fishing to protect whales from ropes, traps

Oregon crabbers must continue to limit the number of traps they can set in the water. The state has extended crab fishing restrictions to protect whales from becoming trapped in ropes.

August 7, 2023

South Carolina teen fishes for catfish for the first time, reels in 'extremely rare' find

A South Carolina teen, Logan Overholt, went out to catch some catfish for the first time at the lake near his grandparents' house — and ended up reeling in a rare albino catfish.

August 4, 2023

Fishermen fight back against wind farm projects

Fox News’ Douglas Kennedy reports on the Massachusetts wind farm project that puts fishing jobs at risk.