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Evolution: why it seems to have a direction and what to expect next

A dominant, intelligent species like humans will always be bad news for many of the other species on the planets where they evolve

Strict environmental policies

The struggle to restore river normalcy gathers momentum in the US with strict sanctions on dam construction

Steep decline in predatory fish population in past 40 years, says study

Humans reduced the biomass of predatory by two-third in just one century; decline hastened in the 1970s

Microplastics found in Nile River’s tilapia fish: new study

This all has serious implications for human health, as people catch and eat the fish, which introduces those microplastics and associated …

Aquatic animals will grow larger, not shrink in size, in warming waters: Study

The findings contradict the theory that aquatic animals such as fish will shrink due to global warming  

‘Indo-Nepal effort needed to prevent Ganges Basin fish from losing genetic variability’

Steve Lockett, a Mahseer expert, feels the two countries must pool in their efforts to preserve the freshwater fish stocks in the Ganga and its …

Climate change could alter ocean food chains, leading to far fewer fish in the sea

Climate change is rapidly warming the Earth and altering ecosystems on land and at sea that produce our food

State of Global Biodiversity

For three years, 550 scientists studied status of land quality and biodiversity in the world. They highlight the sorry state of global natural …

Taiwanese firm apologises to Vietnam for environmental disaster

Formosa Ha Tinh Steel’s steel plant had caused massive fish deaths along a 200-km stretch of coast along Vietnam’s Central province

Choking the gene pool

Salmon betrayed

Saving the sturgeon

Edibility questioned

Odisha’s fish stocks are depleting, courtesy warming seas; here’s how

Rampant catching of baby fish, migration routes changing thanks to climate impact coumpounding problems 

Wooing back the salmon

International experiences in effective environmental management have their foundation in strict adherence to legal statutes. In this context, …

Poaching biggest threat to sturgeon species in Danube; 337 illegal activities in 7 years: Report

At least 955 sturgeon specimens seized during 2016-2022, the study showed

European Commission cuts fishing quota for members

Move will affect 10 countries in Europe

Seed prawn collection depletes fish schools in Sundarbans

Locals admit they catch seed prawns in large numbers and throw away bycatch

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"There is no fish"

The poisoning of India's rivers has left nothing for traditional fisherfolk

Four African countries back agreement against illegal, unregulated fishing

100 countries have signed the Agreement on Port State Measures — the first internationally binding agreement in the fight against illegal, …

This fish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change

Findings demonstrate how marine life can sustain in sub-zero temperatures using their unique adaptation mechanisms