Fish

February 22, 2023

Fishing for a Solution: The Radical Innovation of Vertical Ocean Farms

Vertical ocean farming is a new type of agriculture that uses floating farms in the ocean to produce food. It involves farming ocean fish and crustaceans in vertically stacked cages that are

Nature·News

Endangered & Rare Whale Shark Spotted In Santa Catalina

A Southern California fish spotter captured aerial footage showing a 20-foot rare & endangered whale shark swimming lazily on the surface southeast of Santa Catalina Island. Whale sharks are included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s list of

October 25, 2022

The Devastating Impact of the Asian Swamp Eel Invasion on the Everglades Food Web

Nature·USA·Wildlife

The Asian swamp eel is causing havoc in the Everglades ecosystem due to its invasive properties. The eels are believed to have arrived in

Pharmaceutical Pollution in Florida Waters: A Hidden Threat to Fish and Humans

Nature·Pollution·Water

High levels of pharmaceutical contaminants were found in the blood & tissues of Redfish in Florida waters by a year-long study conducted by the

A nine year old Leah smiling against a beach background to support fundraising for her shark‑attack recovery.

News·USA

9-Year-Old Survives Rare Shark Attack in Boca Grande: First Local Incident in 20 Years Leaves Family Without Insurance

A family vacation turned into a nightmare when 9-year-old Leah Lendel was severely injured by a shark while snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Leah was snorkeling in

Govind Tekale

June 13, 2025

Tuna Fish Photo Source: rawpixel (CC0 1.0)

News·USA

Botulism Risk: P. East Trading Corp Recalls Uneviscerated Herring Sold in NY, NJ, CT Markets

P. East Trading Corp. of Bronx, NY has recalled its “Salted Smoked Split Herring” due to improper evisceration, creating a potential risk for deadly botulism poisoning. The New York State Department of

Karmactive Staff

June 11, 2025

Crime·Marine Life·News

Endangered Sharks Killed: Spanish Vessel Slaughters 3 Makos in 30 Minutes as Blue Shark Bycatch Hits Record Levels

Endangered sharks are dying at alarming rates in the Pacific Ocean, with industrial fishing vessels catching them as “bycatch” – unintended catches while targeting other fish. Greenpeace recently exposed this crisis by

Govind Tekale

June 8, 2025

Health·News

Deadly Oyster Parasite Reaches Newfoundland, Fourth Canadian Province Hit by Dermo Disease

Federal food safety officials have confirmed the first case of Dermo disease in oysters from Newfoundland and Labrador. The disease was detected in Notre Dame Bay, marking a concerning development for the

Tejal Somvanshi

June 8, 2025

Black-footed albatrosses are large seabirds that forage across large portions of the Pacific Ocean. Photo Source: NOAA Fisheries

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

French Frigate Shoals Albatrosses Face 60% Bycatch Rate Despite Making Up Only 7% of Population

Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track exactly which breeding colonies of black-footed albatrosses are most affected when these seabirds are accidentally caught by fishing vessels. Using a technique called Genetic

Govind Tekale

June 1, 2025

Climate·Marine Life·Nature·UK

UK Fishers Haul Up to 1,000kg of Octopus Daily as Shellfish Stocks Plummet

A remarkable surge in octopus populations has transformed fishing operations along England’s southwest coast, creating both opportunities and challenges for local fishers. Since February 2025, common octopuses have appeared in unprecedented numbers,

Govind Tekale

May 30, 2025

Canada·Infestation·News

Invasive Egg-Carrying Pond Loach Found in Nova Scotia’s LaHave River for the First Time

A single female pond loach, heavy with eggs, was discovered in Morgans Falls near New Germany, Nova Scotia on April 29. This marks the first time this invasive fish species has been

Karmactive Staff

May 29, 2025

The discovery of a new troglophilic loach species, Schistura densiclava (Teleostei: Nemacheilidae), by Kangkan Sarma of the Department of Zoology, Gauhati University and his team at Krem Mawjumbuin cave in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Photo Source- X.

Discovery·India·Marine Life·News

Meghalaya Cave Fish Schistura Densiclava Found With Eyes and Color Intact Defies Evolutionary Cave Rules

A new species of fish discovered in a remote Meghalaya cave is baffling scientists by breaking the rules of evolution. Unlike typical cave-dwelling creatures that lose their eyesight and color in permanent

Rahul Somvanshi

May 27, 2025

Latin America·News

Jundiaí River Turns Bright Blue as 2,000-Liter Dye Spill Kills Fish and Stains Wildlife in São Paulo

A truck accident in São Paulo, Brazil, has transformed the normally peaceful Jundiaí River into a shocking bright blue waterway, endangering countless fish, birds, and other wildlife. The spill occurred on May

Govind Tekale

May 23, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life·Technology

790 Endangered Fish Recorded in Cambodian Mekong Villages as Dams and Data Shortages Raise Alarm

In a remote Cambodian village along the Mekong River, fisherman Seun Rin pulls out his smartphone before sorting his daily catch. He’s not checking social media or messages – instead, he’s recording

Rahul Somvanshi

May 22, 2025

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