Something Fishy Is Happening Inside the Ears of Delta Smelt
Abnormalities in the ear bones of hatchery-reared delta smelt could challenge efforts to save the endangered fish.
Jan 12, 2023 | 800 words, about 4 minutes
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Dolphins Shrug Off Hot Sauce–Spiked Nets
Fishing nets laced with spice did nothing to deter hungry dolphins, leaving fishers searching in their bid to beat depredation.
Nov 21, 2022 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
The Tide Turns Toward Renewable Aquaculture Gear
Rather than relying solely on plastic equipment, shellfish and seaweed growers are embracing biodegradable alternatives.
Sep 2, 2022 | 1,900 words, about 9 minutes
North Carolina’s Oysters Come Out of Their Shell
In the tradition of wine and ale trails, the state’s oyster trail aims to give the farmed shellfish industry a needed boost.
Aug 9, 2022 | 1,900 words, about 10 minutes
When Is It Time to Give Up on Doomed Fisheries?
Climate change means that Rhode Island’s winter flounder might never recover. Is it better to let them go?
Aug 8, 2022 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes
How Indigenous Sea Gardens Produced Massive Amounts of Food for Millennia
By focusing on reciprocity and the common good—both for the community and the environment—sea gardening created bountiful food without putting populations at risk of collapse.
Jul 18, 2022 | 1,300 words, about 6 minutes
The Pandemic Changed How People Buy Fish—and Small Fishers Couldn’t Keep Up
Small-scale fishers, often overlooked by government aid, were less able to adapt to changing market conditions than large companies. As a result, many lost out to bigger players.
Jul 4, 2022 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
It’s Taken More than 20 Years and Is Full of Holes, but a New International Agreement Targets Fishing Subsidies
For many in the conservation community, the long-awaited deal doesn’t go far enough to curb overfishing.
Jul 1, 2022 | 850 words, about 4 minutes