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Damming of the Colorado River over the last century, alongside introduction of game fish species, has led to an extensive decline in numbers of native fish whilst introduced species have flourished. Scientists have found that physical changes which occur to a river when it is dammed have had an adverse effect only on native fish, due to differences in their life histories.- Tahar Benourad

Long-tailed macaque monkeys have a reputation for knowing how to find food -- whether it be grabbing fruit from jungle trees or snatching a banana from a startled tourist. Now, researchers say they have discovered groups of the silver-haired monkeys in Indonesia that fish.

This World Ocean Day, June 8th, The Nature Conservancy

Coral reefs provide the world with goods and services worth US$375 billion annually, but scientists estimate that 70% of all corals reefs could be lost by 2050. Now a new initiative aims to conserve an astounding 83% of the world's coral species, aided by a US$20 million pledge by The Nature Conservancy.

FishZilla or the snakehead is a native Chinese fish which has shark like teeth, a taste for blood and can walk on land. Reports and media coverage have sparked this documentary which is soon to air.It has had a detrimental impact on local fish stocks and it has been known to even attack humans! 

Ways to reuse and reycle fish tanks! It's new to your fish...so don't feel you have to buy something new!

Like fish but don't like it served with mercury? There's an herb to help rescue your body from the dangers of mercury, and it might already be in your refridgerator!

In light of the recent spill in San Francisco Bay, this hearing examines the oil spill threats, risks, and vulnerabilities posed by large non-tank vessels.

Thousands of dead fish have been found on the banks of the Brahmaputra river in India's northeastern Assam state, raising fears of chemical pollution, news reports said Wednesday. <br>

Well-managed, locally-supported marine reserves in the Asia-Pacific region significantly help in reducing poverty and enhancing the quality of life for residents of local communities, according to a new study, which provides tangible evidence that these investments bring about measurable economic growth and quality of life benefits.

Algae-covered lumps of cement would make a strange catch for most fishermen, but they have helped revive a Bali fishing village devastated by reckless tourist development and 'mining' of reefs for building materials.

Projections show that sea fish may disappear as food by the middle of the century. Protected zones may help keep fish populations from disappearing.  Blogged by "The Red Mullet", story originally from the BBC.

As reported by Richard Black of the BBC, a new scientific study indicates that our global rate of fishing will make sea fish nearly disappear as a type of food by 2050 unless protective measures are taken. "Protected areas" of the ocean may be the way to go to ensure survival of fish. The extrapolation is shown in graphical form, and many more details are discussed. Thanks to Risa (Risabee) for digg ing this story and bringing it to my attention.

Governor Schwarzenegger and state officials have lifed a fishing ban in San Francisco Bay imposed after a massive oil spill November 7th. Manuel Ramos reports.