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California replaced a fish-blocking pipe on Fort Goff Creek with a bridge in 2014; later monitoring found 64 Chinook salmon nests upstream

In California, the removal of the culvert on Fort Goff Creek has significantly enhanced fish passage, particularly for salmon. Completed in 2014, a new bridge now connects fish to breeding grounds that were previously inaccessible. Biologists found 64 nests of Chinook salmon in this newly opened habitat, highlighting the importance…

The Economic Times · 26m ago

In 2020, Miami sank 73 concrete sections from the SW 1st Street Bridge to create an artificial reef; the pieces now provide habitat 8 feet above the seabed

In an innovative environmental move, Miami-Dade County has submerged sections of a demolished bridge to form artificial reefs. This effort is designed to foster diverse marine life, including fish, sponges, and corals. While studies indicate that concrete is superior for building these reefs, they still fall short of the biodiversity…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

Warning issued over soup cans which could 'burst with unpleasant odour’

CUSTOMERS who bought cans of a fish soup have been urged to dispose of them in outside bins over fears the tins could burst ...

The National (Scotland) · 4h ago

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In 2023, North Carolina sank 1,700 tons of concrete pipes and manholes at AR-305; the material added fish habitat off the coast of Beaufort

In July 2023, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries implemented an innovative project by submerging recycled concrete pipes and manholes as artificial reefs about 28 miles off Beaufort. This initiative has successfully lured both fish and divers, showcasing the potential of reclaimed materials to enhance marine habitats. However, while…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Target training for cats: a stick, a treat and some patience

Most cat owners assume their cat cannot be trained. What they usually mean is that their cat has not responded to the methods that work on dogs. Target training sidesteps that entirely. It asks the cat to do something it already does, investigate a novel object with its nose, and…

Times Pets · 14h ago

Tabby is a pattern, not a breed: the four tabby coat types in cats

Walk into any shelter in India and at least half the cats will have stripes, swirls, or spots on their coats. Most people call them tabbies and leave it there, as if tabby were a breed like Persian or Siamese. It isn't. Tabby is a coat pattern, one produced by…

Times Pets · 14h ago

Fish every day for your cat? Why an all-fish diet causes problems

Cats and fish feel like a natural pair, and in most Indian homes the logic is simple: the cat likes it, fish is protein, protein is good. Feed fish every day and the cat is fed well. The reasoning is not wrong in every part, but it skips over what…

Times Pets · 15h ago

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Feeding a street cat on your balcony: what actually helps and what causes harm

The cat shows up at dusk, thin and cautious, and you want to do something useful. That instinct is good. What you put in the bowl, and how you put it there, determines whether you are actually helping or quietly making things worse. What a street cat's body is built…

Times Pets · 15h ago

Congress Has a Chance To Fix the Endangered Species Act

Next week, Congress will vote on a bill to modernize the regulation that hurts property owners and conservation efforts.

Reason · 21h ago

In 2024, the US military sank the 360-foot Monarch Countess weighing 2,743 tons; the retired vessel now rises 100 feet from the seafloor in 180 feet of water

The Monarch Countess, a roll-on/roll-off vessel, now rests serenely on the Gulf of Mexico's seabed. This ship, having been adapted for military tests and enticing tourists, has become a focal point for ecological studies. Research indicates that artificial reefs like the Countess support marine biodiversity. Continued observation will reveal its…

The Economic Times · Nov 6

Why Is Fresh Fish Offered Daily at This Ancient Odisha Temple?

Imagine visiting a Hindu temple where the goddess holds a fish in one hand and a skull cup in the other. Even more surprising, fresh fish is offered to her every day as part of the worship tradition. This is not a fictional scene but a living ritual at the…

MyLifeXP · Nov 6

'Bigger fish': Swans women focused despite new scandal

Sydney coach Colin O'Riordan patiently fielded several questions about club culture ahead of the Swans' historic first home AFLW final this Sunday.

AAP · Nov 6

Cat won't come when called? 6 steps that actually work

Most cat owners have tried calling their cat's name across a flat and received nothing but a slow blink or a turned back. That is not stubbornness. It is a cat that has never been given a reason to move toward a sound. Recall is a trainable behaviour, and it…

Times Pets · Nov 6

A Jet2holidays Cyprus foodie expert reveals the best places to eat on the island

Jet2holidays expert Nicky Marston tells us the very best restaurants in Cyprus for seafood, slouva and more

The Independent UK · Nov 5

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 5

Warming UK seas could ‘fundamentally reshape marine ecosystems’ – report

Four-year study warns destabilised marine food webs could jeopardise food security by 2050

The Economic Times · Nov 4

A New York family owned half of a private road, but a fish and game club maintained it for decades; what did the court decide?

Five judges supported the association and two did not. The association had originally owned only the western half of the private road. The eastern half belonged to the Dix family and its predecessors. The court concluded that the association had established ownership through adverse possession because it had maintained and…

The Conversation · Nov 4

Climate change is undermining our health and the burden falls heaviest on women

As sea levels creep higher in the Pacific, salt leaches into the soil, and reduces the land available to grow food. Ocean warming is damaging coral reefs, reducing fish stocks, and salinity has tainted fresh water supplies.

Bored Panda · Nov 4

These 77 Posts Show How British People Can Turn Even The Most Boring Things Into Comedy

Irony, mild misery, deadpan wit, and endless sarcasm… welcome to the world-famous realm of British humor. It’s a culture where questionable cuisine like fish and chips is always fair game for a joke, but the real magic lies in the everyday experience — the weather, the local candies and snacks,…

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The National (Scotland) · Nov 4

Standards ‘forgotten’ as Scottish salmon sites left more than two years unchecked

STANDARDS at some Scottish salmon producers have been “outright forgotten” by the government watchdog, campaigners have alleged after newly released files showed that Scotland went more than two years without a single inspection of a fish abattoir ...

The Conversation · Nov 4

More than water: villagers in South Africa mapped a river’s importance to daily life

The Kat River begins in the Hogsback and Katberg mountain ranges of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, a province of farmland, rural villages and rugged mountains along the country’s south-eastern coast.

The Economic Times · Nov 4

In 1990, New Jersey placed five retired subway cars in a reef about 70 feet underwater; a decade later, they still provided three-dimensional structure

In an innovative move, decommissioned subway cars were submerged off the Jersey Shore, transforming them into artificial reefs. These underwater habitats not only shelter marine life but also enhance biodiversity in the region. Research shows that fish and invertebrates flock to these structures shortly after their installation. However, concerns have…

Times Pets · Nov 4

Cat keeps chewing plastic bags? Here's what's actually driving it

Most cat owners have walked into a room to find their cat methodically chewing a plastic bag, looking entirely unbothered. The behaviour seems random, but it rarely is. The smell is the first pullPlastic bags, especially the kind used for groceries or takeaway, often carry residue from the food they…

Times Pets · Nov 4

Feeding a senior dog: what needs to change in the bowl as your dog ages

Around the time a dog's muzzle starts going grey, its body is already running a different set of calculations than it did at two or three years old. Metabolism slows, muscle mass drops even in dogs that look fine, kidneys begin to work less efficiently, and joints that absorbed years…

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3

The UK-EU food produce deal: what was agreed and will it affect shoppers?

Two sides agree deal to remove some Brexit checks on food and animal product exports to EU

The Economic Times · Nov 3

Georgia repurposed retired chicken cages as estuary reefs in the 1990s; years later, the structures remained stable and supported oyster growth

In an innovative move, Georgia has transformed chicken transport cages into artificial reefs to bolster marine life. Initiated in 1990, successful projects in Jove Creek and Van Dyke Creek highlighted the potential of this strategy. However, not every venture, like the Gold-Kist cages, yielded the same success. This initiative showcases…

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