Posts for tag "fish science"
Eel Conservation in the United States and Europe
When you think of popular angling targets, a whole suite of species likely comes to mind: large- and smallmouth bass, trout and other salmonids, perhaps perch and walleye. But what about the eel?
- Posted September 11, 2023
Native Predators Control Asian Carp Populations in Illinois
Similar to round gobies in the Great Lakes, invasive carp in some parts of the U.S. have become the meal of choice for native predators.
- Posted August 28, 2023
Carp Removal Perspectives and Strategies
Understanding the impacts of carp, many resource departments have instituted carp removal programs to help protect the native ecosystem.
- Posted August 21, 2023
Understanding the Roles of Native Species in Coral Reef Resilience
Much like other ecosystems, coral reefs are comprised of complex flora and fauna that contribute to the creation and structure of the reef.
- Posted August 14, 2023
Declining Mountain Streams Still Supporting Fish
A compilation of research finds that mountain streams aren't as pristine as once believed but biodiversity still persists.
- Posted July 31, 2023
Study Backs Cheaper and More Efficient Habitat Solutions for Coho Salmon
A 2014 study supports an emerging method to improve habitat conditions for salmon more quickly and cheaply than traditional projects.
- Posted July 24, 2023
Unassessed Waters Initiative Finds Trout in Overlooked Streams
Pennsylvania's Unassessed Waters Initiative finds trout in overlooked streams with the help of local biologists and Trout Unlimited crews.
- Posted July 3, 2023
Understanding Snook Production in the Everglades
While snook are considered ecologically significant and a prized catch, much is still unknown about the species production in the Everglades.
- Posted June 26, 2023
Michigan’s Aquaculture Operation in the Great Lakes
Environmental stressors like invasive aquatic species and algae blooms in the Great Lakes have led Michigan to consider developing new aquaculture programs.
- Posted June 12, 2023
Smell Of Fish Makes People Think More Critically
When we say that something smells fishy, we usually don’t trust whatever it is. Now, science has backed up that saying with proof that fish smells actually make people more skeptical.
- Posted June 5, 2023
Chinook Salmon Stocking in the Great Lakes
Fin-clipping efforts in the Great Lakes are just one initiative that has made a difference in tracking native and hatchery-raised salmon.
- Posted May 22, 2023
Impacts of Dilbit on Fish
Dilbit spills can happen anywhere across the country, and the impacts on fish and aquatic systems remain to be fully understood.
- Posted May 8, 2023
After Alaskan Earthquake, Threespine Sticklebacks Quickly Evolved For Freshwater
After an earthquake in 1964, threespine sticklebacks evolved to meet freshwater habitat needs in a matter of a few decades.
- Posted May 1, 2023
Synthetic Pollutants Impact Fish Up To Three Generations Later
Two studies examine how synthetic pollutants impact fish populations for multiple generations following exposure.
- Posted March 27, 2023
Twilight Reefs and Forked Tails: How Species Adjust to the Dark
Though reefs may be thought of as a shallow water-exclusive habitat, reefs can be found throughout the ocean at various depths. Deep reefs, or more specifically, twilight reefs, as they have come to be commonly referred to,...
- Posted March 20, 2023
Scientists Isolate Zebrafish Genes That Regenerate
Zebrafish are a popular choice when it comes to health-related research due to their unique regenerative abilities.
- Posted March 13, 2023
Why Researchers Study Hagfish Slime
For some, hagfish are the embodiment of nightmares—however, for marine researchers, hagfish are an interesting creature to study.
- Posted March 6, 2023
Using eDNA To Estimate Fish Populations
Advancements in research have led to the implementation of Environmental DNA (eDNA) as a tool for assessing fish populations.
- Posted February 27, 2023
Experimental Lakes Area Project Uses Fish Tags to Measure Dissolved Oxygen
Researchers at the Experimental Lakes Area (ELA) in Canada tested a new way of tracking dissolved oxygen levels using a new kind of fish tag.
- Posted February 6, 2023
To Be or Not To Be: How Researchers Name Fish Species
Species names are unique, and creating them is one of the most exciting parts of taxonomic research, despite the process being lesser known.
- Posted February 1, 2023
