Category: Marine Science
Not so sexy salmon. New research reveals that farmed salmon have smaller ‘jaw hooks’ or ‘kype’- a secondary sexual trait, likened to the antlers of a stag, making them less attractive to […]
Canada moves to halt ocean climate change impacts. The Canadian Government has put in place a comprehensive plan to fight climate change and preserve key fisheries. Recent reports from Environment and Climate […]
New advisors for USA fisheries committee. Three new advisors have been appointed to the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee. The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee, […]
International accreditation for Marine Institute laboratories. Marine Institute laboratories have been accredited with the latest international standard (ISO/IEC 17025-2017) for ‘General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories’. […]
More male Southern flounder if water is warmer. If southern flounder live in warmer water during a critical window of early development, a higher percentage become male – more than […]
New seafood strategy advisor for NOAA. The USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Michael Rubino as the agency’s new Senior Advisor for Seafood […]
New study highlights plastic damage to oceans. Marine litter and microplastics have become a huge global issue and their negative impact on marine animals causes great concern. A new study […]
Documentary exploring the power of tides. Oceans flow over nearly three quarters of our planet and no matter how far from the shore that we live, oceans still affect our […]
Alaskan sea shells reveal arctic climate change impact. Climate change results in warmer ocean temperatures, melting glaciers and more extreme weather patterns. Scientists have also observed its effects on the […]
Launch of the world’s first ASC and MSC certified Omega 3 capsules. Swedish consumers looking for responsibly-sourced dietary supplements have reason to celebrate, thanks to the launch of the world’s […]
New project underway to help revitalisation of Japanese octopus fishery. After two years of conversation, site visits and scientific work, Japan’s third fishery improvement project (FIP) is now officially underway […]
Canada launches nature legacy to protect oceans. The Government of Canada is working to double the amount of nature protected across Canada’s lands and oceans and has launched the $1.3 billion […]
Faces of the Sea – Patricia Wilson, Fish Health Unit. As an Administrator in the Marine Institute’s Fish Health Unit, Patricia Wilson deals with the health of fish and shellfish […]
Value of Orkney marine environment. A new approach to valuing the marine environment will be piloted in Orkney by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, in collaboration with Heriot Watt University, over […]
Global warming hits sea creatures hardest. Global warming has caused twice as many ocean-dwelling species as land-dwelling species to disappear from their habitats, a unique Rutgers-led study found. The greater […]
Modern Apprentice in Fisheries Management. Ref no: STR03432 Published: 23/04/2019 Closes: 07/05/2019 Location: Endrick House, Kerse Road, Stirling, FK7 7TE Salary: £13,905 – £15,402 per year Contract Type: Fixed Term […]
Red Lobster partners with Ocean Conservancy. Red Lobster®, the world’s largest seafood restaurant, has announced a partnership with Ocean Conservancy, a leading ocean conservation nonprofit, to support the protection and […]
Capturing the Importance of the Ocean in Art. A series of watercolour illustrations and interviews have captured the importance of the ocean to coastal communities in Ireland and Wales as […]
Dam removal boost for spawning herring. A series of fish passage projects along Town Brook in Massachusetts, USA, have reopened the stream to give migrating herring and eels new access […]
Limit for NZ bluefin tuna fishery. Fisheries New Zealand has announced the introduction of a daily bag limit in the recreational southern bluefin tuna fishery. From 1 June 2019, the […]
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