fish

Half of consumed fish is raised on farms

harminka — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:48:58 -0500

Aquaculture, once a fledgling industry, now accounts for 50 percent of the fish consumed globally, according to a new report by an international team of researchers. And while the industry is more efficient than ever, it is also putting a significant strain on marine resources by consuming large amounts of feed made from wild fish harvested from the sea, the authors conclude.

How 2 Species Of Sticklebacks Lost Pelvises, Body Armor

harminka — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:52:31 -0500

New research shows that when two species of stickleback fish evolved and lost their pelvises and body armor, the changes were caused by different genes in each species. That surprised researchers, who expected the same genes would control the same changes in both related fish.

Study shows Human Sounds may Kill Fish

aboey — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:35:36 -0500

Anthropogenic, or human generated, sounds have the potential to significantly affect the lives of aquatic animals – from the individual animal’s well-being, right through to its reproduction, migration and even survival of the species.

Big-hearted fish reveals genetics of cardiovascular condition

harminka — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:10:34 -0600

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have unlocked the mystery of a puzzling human disease and gained insight into cardiovascular development, all thanks to a big-hearted fish.

Novel benefits of fatty acids in arteries

harminka — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:21:18 -0600

New research from Columbia University Medical Center continues to shed light on the benefits of making fish a staple of any diet.

Male fish deceive rivals about their top mate choice

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:37:01 -0500

When competitors are around, male Atlantic mollies try to hide their top mate choice, reveals a new study published online on July 31st in Current Biology, a Cell Press journal.

Fish with temperature-dependent sex determination face global warming

harminka — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:00:58 -0500

In vertebrates with separate sexes, sex determination can be genotypic (GSD) or temperature-dependent (TSD). TSD is very common in reptiles, where the ambient temperature during sensitive periods of early development irreversibly determines whether an individual will be male or female.

Sorry, Charlie, You and Nemo Aren't the Only talking fish

harminka — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:02:07 -0500

Talking fish are no strangers to Americans. From the comedic portrayal of "Mr. Limpet" by Don Knotts, to the children's Disney favorite, "Nemo," fish can talk, laugh and tell jokes--at least on television and the silver screen.

Lionfish decimating tropical fish populations, threaten coral reefs

harminka — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:47:52 -0500

The invasion of predatory lionfish in the Caribbean region poses yet another major threat there to coral reef ecosystems – a new study has found that within a short period after the entry of lionfish into an area, the survival of other reef fishes is slashed by about 80 percent.

Vocal communication evolved with ancient species

harminka — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:12 -0500

It's a long way from the dull hums of the amorous midshipman fish to the strains of a Puccini aria – or, alas, even to the simplest Celine Dion melody.

Weighty implications for fish and wildlife health

harminka — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:34:34 -0500

Millions of pounds of lead used in hunting, fishing and shooting sports wind up in the environment each year and can threaten or kill wildlife, according to a new scientific report.

Fish contains potentially dangerous fatty acid combination

harminka — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:26:18 -0500

Farm-raised tilapia, one of the most highly consumed fish in America, has very low levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and, perhaps worse, very high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.