Eutrophication Can Have a Harmful Effect on Dissolved Oxygen in Aquaculture
Eutrophication can cause dissolved oxygen to crash which is a direct threat to the success of an aquaculture operation.
Underwater Cameras: A must-have tool for offshore aquaculture
Whether fixed or mobile, an underwater camera allows a necessary window into a world otherwise difficult to access.
The Pros and Cons of Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensors
For accuracy and ease, dissolved oxygen sensors are the clear favorite over other measurement methods, but not all sensors are created equal.
Dissolved Oxygen: The most important measurement for aquaculture
Dissolved oxygen is vital to any healthy, life-sustaining aquatic system. And that includes aquaculture ponds and enclosures.
American Shad Populations, Once Great, Now Minimal
Got a thing for shad? Well, you would probably be in the minority these days just because it’s more difficult to find the fish than it once was. Back in the day, the early years of America, shad were much more abundant than they are now, according to a post from Atlas Obscura.
Could ‘Finding Dory’ Movie Hurt Coral Fish Populations?
After the release of the movie “Finding Nemo,” clown fish populations on coral reefs have been declining, presumably due to the popularity of having a fish that looks like the one from the movie in household aquariums. Scientists with the University of Queensland and Flinders University are worried that similar impacts could be felt on blue tang fishes with the upcoming release of “Finding Dory.”
Vandalism Leaves One Endangered Devils Hole Pupfish Dead
Authorities at Death Valley National Park are looking for any information that can lead to the arrest and conviction of vandals who went skinny dipping in Devils Hole, home of the endangered Devils Hole Pupfish. The vandals appear to be three men who also were drunk and shooting guns during their incursion in the park, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Fishackathon Competition Looks To Leverage Data Against Fisheries Issues
The fishackathon is an interesting competition that began in 2013. Back then, it didn’t have too many competitors. But it has blossomed into a big event in just the past few years.
Tagging Study Charts Lake Oahe Walleye
South Dakota State University researchers have tagged more than 26,000 fish in the last three years during a study of Lake Oahe walleye. Plans are for one more year of tagging and an additional year beyond that of data collection to assess the lake’s walleye stocks.
Minnesota Man Works To Protect And Study Fish In His Home Lake
How far would you go to help fish in your home lake? Well for one Minnesota man, it’s a personal pursuit. The angler lives right on the shores of his lake and is actually studying its fish populations using nets, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
