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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Dungeness crab: Bay Area's season will close April 30 - then reopen for whale-safe fishing

"Extending the spring crab season with pop-up gear helps support an economically vital fishery while preventing whale entanglements. It's a true 'win-win' for fisheries and wildlife."
California
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 hours ago

Best Places to Go Whale Watching in California

"The most successful wildlife trips follow animal patterns and seasonality," says Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist Josh Geller of Embark Beyond.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico

The Trump administration has teed up the entire Gulf region for a Deepwater Horizon sequel with its approval of BP's extremely risky ultra-deepwater drilling project, said Brettny Hardy, senior attorney at Earthjustice, one of the groups.
Environment
OMG science
fromMail Online
11 hours ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
8 hours ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis

Southeast Asia's fishing industry faces severe depletion due to illegal practices, human rights violations, and weak regulations, impacting global seafood supply.
#climate-change
fromThe Conversation
6 days ago
Philosophy

Searching for a 'technofix' to climate change has many dangers. Could radical humility save the planet?

Technological solutions to climate change may pose unforeseen risks and dangers to the planet.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
OMG science

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is likely to collapse, posing severe risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Media industry
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

A Burning House, a Quiet Media, a Silenced Majority

Media significantly influences public perception and action on climate change, shaping narratives that affect voting, consumer behavior, and personal discussions.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping

Pacific Island states demand strong climate shipping agreements and oppose any dilution of the Net-Zero Framework.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is likely to collapse, posing severe risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
SF food
fromTasting Table
8 hours ago

Here's How Long It Takes A Filet-O-Fish To Get From The Fryer To Your Bag - Tasting Table

Fast food prioritizes convenience and speed over food quality, with the Filet-O-Fish taking about six minutes to prepare.
East Bay food
fromTasting Table
16 hours ago

Kirkland Signature's Canned Tuna Is Actually Produced By This Major Fish Brand - Tasting Table

Kirkland Signature tuna, produced by Bumble Bee, offers good quality and value, praised by customers for its texture and size.
Books
fromNature
1 day ago

What does the future hold for the thawing Arctic?

The Arctic is experiencing significant changes due to climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, impacting Indigenous sovereignty, economic development, and military infrastructure.
Miami food
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea

Eco-luxury hotels are enhancing sea turtle conservation through nesting zones, incubation centers, and guest participation in protective initiatives.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

MSC's blue tick' scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims

The MSC's sustainability certification is questioned due to reported widespread labor abuses on approved fishing vessels.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stranded and dying, the German whale is a parable of our troubled relationship with these sea giants

A humpback whale in the Baltic Sea is suffering due to entanglement and human impact on its environment.
#seafood
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

10 Signs You're Eating At A Quality Seafood Restaurant - Tasting Table

Quality seafood restaurants exhibit attention to detail, a concise menu, and knowledgeable staff, ensuring fresh and well-prepared dishes.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why You Might Want To Rethink Buying Seafood At The Counter - Tasting Table

Buying frozen seafood can be more economical and safer than fresh, as much fresh seafood is previously frozen and thawed before display.
Science
fromEngadget
2 days ago

A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science stories

NASA shared stunning images of a comet that exploded as it approached the sun, marking its first and last flyby.
#california
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commercial salmon fishing set to resume along California coast after 3-year shutdown

Commercial fishing for salmon in California will resume this year after a three-year shutdown due to a population decline.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Commercial salmon fishing to open in CA for 1st time since 2022 as population rebounds

California opens commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022 due to population recovery after wet winters.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commercial salmon fishing set to resume along California coast after 3-year shutdown

Commercial fishing for salmon in California will resume this year after a three-year shutdown due to a population decline.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Commercial salmon fishing to open in CA for 1st time since 2022 as population rebounds

California opens commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022 due to population recovery after wet winters.
Business
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
10 hours ago

Here's what happens when you give salmon cocaine

Cocaine and its metabolites significantly increase swimming distance in wild Atlantic salmon, highlighting environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals on aquatic life.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England's east coast

Jake Snell represents the potential of youth in the green energy sector amidst challenges faced by coastal communities in England.
#cod
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fish and chip lovers told to completely avoid eating UK cod amid population crisis

UK-caught cod populations are declining, prompting conservationists to recommend alternatives like European hake or haddock.
fromMail Online
1 week ago
Environment

Scientists call for Brits to ditch COD as stocks plummet

Cod and chips may soon be unavailable due to declining cod stocks and sustainability concerns.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fish and chip lovers told to completely avoid eating UK cod amid population crisis

UK-caught cod populations are declining, prompting conservationists to recommend alternatives like European hake or haddock.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Scientists call for Brits to ditch COD as stocks plummet

Cod and chips may soon be unavailable due to declining cod stocks and sustainability concerns.
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

The Giant Company Behind McDonald's Fish (Supplying 15 Million Pounds Per Year) - Tasting Table

Keystone Foods oversees the sourcing of 150 million pounds of beef and 300 million pounds of chicken for McDonald's restaurants, in addition to the fish for the Filet-O-Fish.
SF food
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Cocaine pollution in rivers and lakes may disrupt behaviour of salmon, study finds

Cocaine pollution in water affects salmon behavior, potentially impacting their survival and energy expenditure.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

You can now eat fish from the Hudson River. No, we are not kidding.

New York State now allows limited fish consumption from the Lower Hudson River due to reduced PCB levels.
OMG science
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Billions of Birds Have Vanished in a Generation | The Walrus

Bird populations are declining significantly, with billions fewer birds in North America and Europe, leading to quieter environments and loss of biodiversity.
SF food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The Popular Grocery Store Known For Its Top-Tier Fresh Fish Selection - Tasting Table

Wegmans is renowned for its high-quality, ethically sourced fresh seafood, offering a wide variety of fish and shellfish.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Great white sharks are overheating

Climate change threatens mesotherm apex predators, impacting ecosystems and their survival due to physiological limits and historical overfishing.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

How new fishing tech can reduce bycatch of turtles and other creatures

"There are not very many conservation issues that I'm aware of where industry and conservationists and consumers and the fishermen and the resource users all want the same thing. Every stakeholder wants less bycatch."
Pets
Environment
fromState of the Planet
3 days ago

Tree Rings Reveal Hurricane Impacts and Emerging Sea-Level Stress in Coastal Forests

Tree rings from coastal oak forests reveal impacts of hurricanes and stress from rising sea levels in the Northeast.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void

Longnose spurdog sharks, locally known as kalb al-bahr, are sold on Libyan fish markets. Fishermen catch them even though they are carrying eggs, driven by economic necessity.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Something out of the ordinary': why are Japan's oysters dying en masse?

Nobuyuki Miyaoka, attending the festival, notes that the local oysters used to be a lot bigger, expressing concern over their current small size and scarcity.
Portland food
#greenland-shark
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point | Jason Momoa

Coral reefs are vital to culture, environment, and economy, but face severe threats from climate change and pollution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 days ago

The Gulf Stream is on the verge of COLLAPSING, scientists predict

The Gulf Stream is at risk of collapsing due to a projected 50% weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation by century's end.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

More than 15m oysters to be released in the North Sea for UK rewilding project

Over 15 million juvenile oysters will be released in the North Sea to restore ecosystems and provide climate benefits.
fromEarth911
4 days ago

How To Grow Vegetables With Aquaponics

Aquaponics systems utilize one gallon of water to produce a kilogram of leafy greens, compared to over 30 gallons in traditional farming, showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Environment
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Target Brand Tuna You Should Always Avoid Buying - Tasting Table

Good & Gather Wild Caught Yellowfin Tuna from Target is recommended to skip due to quality and freshness issues.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

The baffling ecological disaster that's killing America's freshwater mussels

Freshwater mussels use clever strategies to ensure their larvae are spread by fish, showcasing their unique reproductive adaptations.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

The ocean off California keeps breaking heat records

An extreme marine heat wave off California is breaking records and could impact coastal weather and ecosystems for months.
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don't Get a Ceasefire

"While whales and dolphins may temporarily move out of areas where there is significant naval sonar activity, the intensity of modern maritime conflict poses lethal risks."
Environment
#deep-sea-mining
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

The haul of lobsters, Maine's best known export and a key piece of the state's identity and culture, has declined every year since 2021, and some scientists have cited as a reason warming oceans that spur migration to Canadian waters.
Miscellaneous
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We thought we were doomed': Canadian fishers in dramatic rescue after ice shelf floats away

Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds detached a large ice sheet in Lake Huron, stranding 23 ice fishers who were rescued by helicopters after a two-hour operation.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A national scandal': trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

Marine protected areas in England are ineffective as industrial trawlers continue to overfish and damage ecosystems despite their designated protection.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Octopus Prime: Inside a Growing and Controversial Farming Effort

Octopuses possess intelligence and emotional capacity, raising ethical questions about the feasibility and morality of commercial farming despite emerging technological advances.
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Seafood Chains With The Worst Quality Fish, According To Reviews - Tasting Table

Chain restaurants serve low-quality seafood that falls below acceptable standards, with Long John Silver's exemplifying poor fish preparation through excessive battering and unappetizing presentation.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Sharks become easy prey for criminal groups

In February 2023, an article in the Mexican press announced the capture of a vessel some 195 nautical miles from the port of Lazaro Cardenas in the state of Michoacan. It had been carrying nearly 700 pounds of cocaine packaged in plastic-wrapped bricks, in addition to 1,650 liters of hydrocarbons in 33 plastic containers. Two Ecuadorian fishermen were among the five detainees, and their immigration records showed unusual activity.
Law
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's betrayal': Shetland's scallop fishers brace for arrival of UK's largest salmon farm

Approval of the UK's largest planned salmon farm in Shetland intensifies conflict between local scallop fishers and fish-farm operators over ecological and economic strain.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

It smells like a rancid fish and chip shop': at sea with the Antarctic's krill supertrawlers

Krill fishing in Antarctic waters is a significant environmental concern despite being legal and regulated.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Where Is Aldi's Seafood Sourced From? - Tasting Table

Aldi sources seafood from 136 fisheries (79 certified), partners with sustainability organizations, uses private-label production to cut costs, and provides sourcing details on packaging.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 35m unexpected salmon deaths at Scottish farms sparks outcry

Scottish salmon farms reported over 35 million unexpected deaths in under three years amid minimal unannounced inspections and limited enforcement.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

EU's fishy digital cert system leaves exporters floundering

significant technical and legal shortcomings,
Agriculture
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why It's A Major Red Flag If A Seafood Restaurant Doesn't Have Seasonal Offerings - Tasting Table

Seasonal seafood ensures better freshness, sustainability, and value; lack of seasonal offerings at restaurants is a major red flag.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Efforts Grow to Ban Octopus Farming

Mexico's Ecologist Green Party proposed legislation to ban octopus factory farming, citing the animals' tool-use capabilities, potential consciousness, and high mortality rates in captivity.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Sea levels may be up to 4.9 feet HIGHER than we thought

Sea levels could be up to 4.9 feet higher than previously estimated, putting 132 million more people at risk of flooding due to reliance on inaccurate geoid models in coastal threat assessments.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chronic ocean heating fuels staggering' loss of marine life, study finds

Chronic ocean warming reduces fish biomass by 7.2% per 0.1°C of seabed warming per decade, with marine heatwaves masking long-term decline through temporary population booms in cold-water regions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A real dark situation to be in': thousands of starving seabirds stranded in biggest wreck' in a decade

Tens of thousands of seabirds, primarily puffins, have washed ashore across European coastlines due to starvation caused by severe Atlantic storms disrupting their ability to hunt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World's largest krill harvester at centre of row over blue tick' sustainability label

Krill are a keystone species and the main food source for whales, penguins and seals. Aker QRILL, the world's largest harvester of krill, a tiny crustacean and keystone of Antarctica's fragile ecosystem, and its sister company, Aker BioMarine, produce feed additives for aquaculture and dietary supplements for pets and humans.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

In Scotland, the fishing practice of scrapping ocean bottom continues despite promise

Weak enforcement of Marine Protected Areas and widespread permitting of destructive fishing methods are depleting Scotland's inshore fish stocks and damaging seabed habitats.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is tyre pollution causing mass deaths in vulnerable salmon populations?

A tyre antioxidant transformation product, 6PPD-quinone, leaches from tyres into waterways and kills coho salmon, prompting litigation against US tyre companies.
Environment
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

You Might Want To Think Twice Before Ordering Eel At A Seafood Restaurant Again - Tasting Table

Eel consumption contributes to severe overfishing and environmentally harmful aquaculture, making eel a poor sustainable seafood choice.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

The State of Ocean Plastic Pollution In 2026

Massive, accelerating plastic pollution pours millions of tons into oceans annually, contaminating all marine ecosystems and worsening without stronger policy intervention.
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