How a Tiny Fish Made a Huge Splash in California’s Water Debate
Should the needs of a threatened species be prioritized over the demands of agricultural and urban interests? By…
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The Beneficial Effects of Watching Fish
Spending time observing an aquarium leads to improvements in mood and reductions in heart rate.
On Snake Smuggling, Lion Killing, and Fish Crimes
The Lacey Act, a 115-year-old law that seeks to protect threatened species, is still going strong.
¿Cuántos Peces se Necesitan Para Bajar tu Nivel de Estrés?
Editor’s Note: This story, translated by Jeanette Casillas, was made available in Spanish through a partnership with CASA…
Fast-Growing Fish Are Hit Hardest by Overfishing
On land, the fastest-growing animals can adapt quickly to changing environments, but the same advantage doesn't carry over into marine ecosystems.
How Many Fish Does It Take to Lower Your Stress Level?
New research finds just the implication of aquatic life has an effect, but more sea creatures produce a greater impact.
Tuna Helper: How a Fish Statistician Got Famous and Changed a Country’s Mind
Toshio Katsukawa is working to get the Japanese to eat only fish whose populations aren’t endangered.
Do You Know Where Your Seafood Comes From?
Consumers are increasingly getting to know their local fish—and fishermen—through companies that cut out the middleman.
Protect Coral Reefs and They Will Protect Us
Protecting the fish that graze among coral reefs could be one way to save ourselves from rising seas.