Peter Greste warns court finding about animal cruelty footage has grave consequences for press freedom
A court case attempting to thwart animal activists from sharing covertly recorded acts of alleged animal cruelty has profound and grave consequences for press freedom, the Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom’s Peter Greste has warned.
Is the Galápagos damselfish extinct?
A recent paper by Jack Stein Grove and Benjamin Victor revisits the evidence and concludes that the species is now likely extinct. The paper, published in the Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation, assembles historical records, ecological context, and decades of unsuccessful searches to argue that the absence is no longer plausibly explained by oversight.
Tiny African fish caught climbing to the top of a 50-foot waterfall
For over half a century, people in Central Africa have told tales of the fish seen climbing waterfalls, but these claims have never been officially confirmed. Now, these fish have finally been caught on camera, studied more closely, and described in a study published in Scientific Reports.
Meet the shrimp that creates shockwaves hotter than the sun’s surface
This shrimp is no bigger than your thumb, and it’s a master of physics. Here’s how it manages to create shockwaves and flashes of light hotter than the Sun. The pistol shrimp looks, at first glance, like nothing special. It’s no longer than a few centimeters, and it spends the majority of its life tucked […]
From gharials to wolves: Wildlife sanctuaries saving India’s rarest species
There is no denying that India is blessed with abundant wildlife. However, what many people do not know is that India’s lesser-known sanctuaries also preserve some of its most endangered species. While there are famous national parks such as Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan and Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India also has smaller […]
To make America healthy again, break up Big Ag
Trump has systematically broken virtually every promise made on the campaign trail to court health-focused voters. His most recent walk-backs on pesticide reform are a cruel insult to the idea of “making America healthy again.” Among other controversies, he issued an executive order to boost the production of glyphosate, a toxic pesticide linked to cancer.
‘God squad’ waives endangered species law to allow U.S. drilling in Gulf of Mexico
A US government panel exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a move which critics say could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life. The Endangered Species Committee—which had not convened in more than three decades—voted to approve the request for the ESA […]
Healthy alternative to fish breaks through the Korean market
By 2050 the global seafood shortage could reach 35 million tons, which is three times the current annual EU consumption, so the hunt is on for an alternative. The market is keen to develop alternatives that can make an impact commercially, while retaining a small environmental footprint and meeting consumer demand for healthy food.
Scary Problem: Ghost Gear Haunts New England’s Salt Waters
Commercial fishing for shellfish, lobster, and finfish is an economic driver for many coastal communities along the Atlantic Coast, including ports in southern New England. Much of the gear now used in these fisheries is made of plastic, and lots of it is lost at sea every year.
Scientists prove shellfish can be farmed far from shore
Rutgers researchers have made a discovery that could change the future of seafood farming in New Jersey. A study led by marine scientist Daphne Munroe has shown that Atlantic surfclams can be successfully farmed in the open ocean.
U.S. Leads the Way to Strengthen Monitoring and Control of Fishing in the South Pacific
At the 14th Meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fishery Management Organisation, the United States took action to protect American consumers and the U.S. fishing industry—advancing sustainable fisheries management and strengthening compliance for fish exported to the United States.
Maine fishing industry continues to reel in big money despite fewer lobsters being caught
New numbers released Friday show Maine’s fishing industry continues to reel in big money, topping half a billion dollars now for a 14th straight year. Lobster is still king, topping all fisheries, with nearly 79 million pounds hauled in last year.
