Release of nutrients from lake-bottom sediments worsens Lake Erie’s annual ‘dead zone,’
Photo and map Robotic laboratories on the bottom of Lake Erie have revealed that the muddy sediments there release nearly
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Oil spill has long-term immunological effects in dolphins
A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry has found long-term impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in
Read moreNOAA funds VIMS to study impact of ocean acidification on oysters
Team will assess vulnerability of aquaculture and restoration efforts in Chesapeake Bay
Read moreFishes contribute roughly 1.65 billion tons of carbon in feces and other matter annually
Study estimates fishes contribute about 16 percent of the sinking carbon in upper ocean waters
Read morePoking the paradigm
New research on sea urchins challenges long-held assumptions about marine reserves
Read moreHow sessile seahorses managed to speciate and disperse across the world’s oceans
Research collaboration between the University of Konstanz and teams in China used the largest data set of seahorse genomes so far to examine the role currents played in their evolution and dispersal
Read moreManaging crab and lobster catches could offer long-term benefits
The UK’s commercial fishing industry is currently experiencing a number of serious challenges. However, a study by the University of
Read moreGenetic markers show Pacific albacore intermingle across equator
NEWPORT, Ore. – Analyzing thousands of genetic markers in albacore tuna from the Pacific Ocean, researchers at Oregon State University
Read moreWhat’s the catch? Algal blooms influence fishing booms
Satellite images reveal that the timing of algal blooms in the Red Sea may affect the next haul of sardines
Read moreResearching ways to improve sustainability and reduce waste in the seafood industry
Nutritionists have been touting the health benefits of seafood for years. Dietary guidelines recommend that the average adult get at
Read moreCaptive-bred juvenile salmon unlikely to become migratory when released into streams
Research findings have implications for the conservation and management of salmon species
Read moreMapping hotspots of undersized fish and crustaceans may aid sustainable fishing practices
A new study in Frontiers in Marine Science provides a first-of-its-kind evaluation of which regions of southern European seas are
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