One of the most common misconceptions about aquaculture is that it reduces pressure on wild fish populations. In reality, ...

On an unseasonably warm day in February, the sun was shining and hardly a cloud could be found in the sky. Staff at Pomme de Terre Lake, along with staff from the Missouri Department of Conservation, ...

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Hundreds of tiny endangered fish slipped from orange plastic buckets into a glittering lagoon in Malibu on Tuesday, returning home five months after being whisked away from threats wrought by the ...

As we transition into spring, wildfires are on the minds of many Canadians. In fact, wildfires have already started in some ...

Why are there so many species of coral reef fish? According to a new study, it’s because about 50 million years ago, some ...

Fish caught in rivers, streams, and lakes across the US contain high levels of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a new study (DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.115165) by ...

The Pearl River darter may not be returning to its namesake river anytime soon, but the endangered fish now has a fighting chance in nearby waterways. Last week, the federal government protected 524 ...

PORTOFINO, Italy (Reuters Life!) - The chic Italian seaside resort of Portofino may be known for its postcard-perfect views and celebrities, but deep underwater, the rich sea life is also claiming a ...

It’s a moment that can spark dread among even the most scrupulously law-abiding Louisiana fishermen. As you return to the dock after a fine day on the water, solemnly serious men or women in state ...

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Comau Fjord is a sliver of sea framed by thickly forested mountain slopes. Melting glaciers peek between the crags. Waterfalls tumble down ...