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May 12, 2023

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.

May 9, 2023

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.

May 5, 2023

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.

April 30, 2023

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.

April 25, 2023

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.

April 21, 2023

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.

April 19, 2023

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.

April 18, 2023

'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.

April 14, 2023

Florida man charged with beating shark at beach arrested

A Florida man charged with beating a shark with a hammer was arrested for failing to respond to a court summons.

April 10, 2023

New Mexico rivers to be stocked with fewer rainbow trout after whirling disease detected at hatchery

Whirling disease has been detected at a New Mexico hatchery. As a result, fewer rainbow trout will be introduced to the state’s lakes and rivers.