
Unknowingly Consuming Endangered Tuna
New DNA barcoding shows that
nearly a third of the tuna
plated in sushi restaurants
was bluefin -- even if it
was not labeled bluefin on
the menu. ... > full story

How Fish Is Cooked Affects Heart-Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Baked or boiled fish is
associated with more benefit
from heart-healthy omega-3
fatty acids than fried,
salted or dried fish.
... > full story

Alternative Animal Feed Part of Global Fisheries Crisis Fix
Finding alternative feed
sources for chickens, pigs
and other farm animals will
significantly reduce
pressure on the world's
dwindling fisheries while
... > full story

Anchovy Parasite Hazard Varies Depending On Origin Of Fish, Study Finds
Researchers in Spain have
confirmed a higher presence
of the parasite Anisakis in
anchovies of the Atlantic
South East coast and the
... > full story
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Oil from Biotech Soybeans Increases Key Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Humans
November 19, 2009 A modified soybean oil increased the level of an omega-3 fatty acid in humans more than regular soybean oil. The modified oil may provide a plant-based alternative source of omega-3s. However, the ... > full story -
Is 80-Year-Old Mistake Leading to First Species to Be Fished to Extinction?
November 19, 2009 A species of common skate is to become the first marine fish species to be driven to extinction by commercial fishing, due to an error of species classification 80 years ... > full story -
Winemaking Enhanced by DNA Technology
November 19, 2009 In winemaking, grape juice is turned to wine during the fermentation process by the action of a number of essential beneficial microorganisms -- namely, bacteria. Sometimes, though, harmful bacteria ... > full story -
Researchers Identify What Makes Deadly Algae More Toxic
November 11, 2009 Researchers have identified a key component that increases the toxicity of golden algae which kills millions of fish in the southern U.S. every ... > full story -
Why Do Animals, Especially Males, Have So Many Different Colors?
November 9, 2009 Why do so many animal species -- including fish, birds and insects -- display such rich diversity in coloration and other traits? New research offers an ... > full story -
Marine Reserves Can Be An Effective Tool For Managing Fisheries
November 9, 2009 Studies conducted in California and elsewhere provide support for the use of marine reserves as a tool for managing fisheries and protecting marine ... > full story -
Coral Reefs Inspire Rare Consensus Just Save Them
November 5, 2009 One of the first set of studies to examine what tourists and recreation enthusiasts actually think about coral reef ecosystems suggests they are a rare exception to controversies over human use ... > full story -
North Atlantic Fish Populations Shifting As Ocean Temperatures Warm
November 4, 2009 About half of 36 fish stocks in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, many of them commercially valuable species, have been shifting northward over the last four decades, with some stocks nearly disappearing ... > full story -
Deep-Sea Ecosystems Affected By Climate Change
November 3, 2009 Deep-sea ecosystems occupying 60 percent of the Earth's surface could be vulnerable to the effects of global warming, warn ... > full story -
Data Point To Some Improvements In China's Environment
November 2, 2009 A recent assessment finds some positive trends among indicators of biodiversity loss in China -- notably, growth in forest coverage and improvements in marine ecosystems. However, other indicators, ... > full story
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