48 h. ago ‘We must protect and we must understand’: using shipwrecks to rebuild fish populations

Research by marine scientists in Thailand is revealing how shipwrecks can benefit the undersea environmentSitting at the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand about 20 metres below the ocean surface is the HTMS Hanhak Sattru. Snappers, yellowtail fusiliers and bannerfish swim through the ship’s corridors,while barnacles, algae and young coral cling to the iron ladders and machine-gun on deck. Nearby is another wreck, the HTMS SuphairinBoth were intentionally submerged by the Royal Thai Navy in 2023 to create artificial reefs and dive sites. Their planned scuttling has enabled marine scientists to produce some of the first research on how much shipwrecks change the marine environment.There is already plenty of existing research that shows that shipwrecks create a new ecosystem. But whether they pull fish from natural reefs or promote production of new fish (known as the attraction-pollution hypothesis) has historically been hard to say. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Salmon will be juicy and tender if you add 1 ingredient to the dish

The fish is a popular choice for lunch or dinner and can be easily elevated with the correct preparation. A French chef has shared his method for making the ultimate salmon dinner

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1 week ago I asked 3 chefs how to cook salmon—they all said the same thing

Salmon is a versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but three chefs have revealed the 'perfect' method for cooking the popular fish—and it's not what you'd expect

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2 w. ago New environmental project aims to boost fish populations in the Galloway Forest

The scheme to restore a forest bog at Loch Moan will enhance water quality and biodiversity.

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3 w. ago ‘From reef to retail’: experts warn global marine aquarium fish trade relies heavily on wild populations

New research finds 90% of marine fish sold by major US retailers are wild-caught, including threatened or endangered speciesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe global trade in marine aquarium fish relies heavily on fish sourced directly from wild populations, with many consumers unaware of the practice due to murky supply chains.New research has revealed the scale of the issue, finding most marine aquarium fish sold online in the US were wild-caught, mainly from the western Pacific and Indian oceans. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK households warned to 'never' order one item from fish and chip shops

Fish and chips is a very popular takeaway among Brits but one worker has advised chippy lovers to avoid eating one item.

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