Amid the sprawling farm fields that rank Iowa as among the most human-modified landscapes in the world, the state's lake restoration program is among the best in the nation at improving water quality creating more opportunities for...
Many fisheries engage in fish stocking, and the strategies they use can significantly influence the effectiveness of these efforts.
A review of 20 years of data shows that smallmouth bass caught in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario have gotten heavier since round goby invaded.
Like other lake regions across the world, the Laurentian Great Lakes are facing changes as a result of climate change. In particular, the Great Lakes Fishery has been hit hard—impacting habitat suitability, fish health, water temperature, seasonal...
The Georgian Bay is infamous for its muskie fishery--however, the bay is not safe from environmental stressors and system decline.
Fishery management divisions across the U.S. are tasked with not only maintaining natural resources but also the happiness of residents and visitors who utilize the lakes and waterways they manage. In terms of balancing the two, Cory...
NOAA Fisheries division conducts annual reviews of the fisheries and assesses the status of various populations of fish stocks.
Coaster brook trout, referred to here as coasters, are a valuable resource in Lake Superior, particularly after the species experienced significant declines in the late 1800s due to overfishing and habitat degradation. Now, populations in the Bayfield...
Habitats serve multiple functions, and as such, it’s important that installed structures also meet the various needs of fish.
The IGFA has spent decades working toward creating sustainable fishing policies and contributing massively to global conservation efforts
First organized in 2014, Fishackathon is one of the world’s largest environmental hackathons that connects tech experts with fishery managers
Cod populations have declined due to overfishing, and NOAA has invested a great deal into rebuilding the population over the past 10 years.
Good water quality is one of the most important parts of optimizing fish health and wellbeing. RAS systems that feature and prioritize water quality see good growth rates and increased profitability.
Thanks to monitoring systems at aquaculture sites, scientists can track changes in HAB development and make informed management decisions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing in aquaculture spheres, streamlining operations and delivering greater efficiencies and insights.
Dissolved oxygen is vital to any healthy, life-sustaining aquatic system. And that includes aquaculture ponds and enclosures.
FishSens answers 9 questions about monitoring dissolved oxygen and it's importance in aquaculture operations and fish farming.