Tag Archives: fish

News: River eco-systems could be improved with new Cranfield research

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Joao Delgado

A new remote-controlled ‘boat’ being developed at Cranfield University for the Environment Agency could assist in the recovery of fish populations in UK rivers, by improving migration routes and access to vital food and breeding grounds. The surveying device, or … Continue reading →

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Striking a balance: marine conservation versus economic needs

Posted on October 6, 2012 by annaarathe

Britain’s Lyme Bay Marine Protected Area was created with the intention of balancing conservation with the economic needs of fishermen by zoning the park to allow particular types of harvesting in designated parts of the protected area. A similar model … Continue reading →

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Oil spills have surprising effect on herring embryos

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Hayley Shaw

© Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection Researchers have previously shown that bunker oil spills can cause heart deformities indeveloping herring embryos. However,new research in San Francisco has tested the effects of oil in both shallow and deep waters. The study … Continue reading →