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Environmentalists fight to save rare fish only found in Romania

In a race against time to save the rarest fish in Europe, a team of environmentalists and experts are developing a sanctuary for a rare species of fish, known as the living fossil.

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Dogs can sniff out non-native fish in lakes without even seeing them

Across the globe, carp destroy local lake ecosystems. But scientists have a new tool - dogs.

USA

Toxic algae bloom kills thousands of fish in San Francisco Bay

Toxic algae bloom leaves thousands of fish dead in San Francisco Bay

Nature

‘Golden algae’ caused mass fish deaths in River Oder, say scientists 

Drought and industrial pollution appear to have created the poisonous cocktail that has puzzled authorities for weeks.

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Nature

Polish police are offering €215,000 to solve the River Oder poisoning

The pollution could ‘exterminate nature’ in Poland’s unique nature reserves, and has spread into Germany. How did it happen?

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The bare necessities? Bear cools off in pond, scared away by koi carp

This is a story of a black bear who got into a backyard fishpond to cool off from the summer heat until the resident koi carp scared it away.

Climate

Sushi could be endangered in Japan as crucial fish on the decline

Fishers, chefs, sushi sommeliers and wasabi growers are all concerned it could become a ‘lost art’ because of global warming.

Nature

Fisherman catches record-breaking 300kg giant stingray in Cambodia

Local residents nicknamed the stingray "Boramy,” or “full moon,” because of its round shape.

Netherlands

Netherlands marks the return of famous herring festival

Vlaggetjesdag, a local holiday marking the arrival of fresh herring, was again held in Scheveningen after a three-year break.

Nature

Why we need to save ugly fish from extinction

The ugliest fish are the most in need of our help - here’s how our shallow beauty bias is threatening the planet.

Ocean

Invasive species: Are they really threatening the Mediterranean Sea?

More than 900 species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea in recent years due to climate change and other environmental pressures. While these newcomers can seriously impact biodiversity, they also represent new economic opportunities for commercial fishing.

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Taiwan man invents stroller for fish to 'explore other worlds'

Jerry Huang's aquatic pets rarely feel like two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl because they get to go for regular strolls. In the Taiwanese city of Taichung, Huang can be seen pushing his latest invention: a goldfish bowl on wheels.

Earth News

Hope for fish as hundreds of European dams demolished

Environmentalists are celebrating after a record 200 dams were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2021 - but there’s still a lot of work to do.

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Giant endangered stingray released into Mekong River in Cambodia

An endangered giant freshwater stingray inadvertently hooked by Cambodian fishermen is released unharmed to the Mekong River.

Earth News

How to prevent your weekly wash from releasing harmful microplastics

Scientists say fish could be dying due to the toxic chemicals these microfibres release.

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Supersized goldfish are shocking locals in this region of Canada

Goldfish are thriving in Canada’s stormwater ponds and affecting local ecosystems.

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Katsuya Dubai chef Pavel Nigai shares his recipe for succulent black

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Katsuya Dubai chef Pavel Nigai defines traditional Japanese sushi and shares his recipe for succulent black miso cod

Nature

Chile’s mysterious fish death phenomenon is perplexing scientists

Shocking footage has captured the moment thousands of dead fish were discovered on a Chilean beach - an unexplained phenomenon that has perplexed scientists around the world.

Earth News

Why are 100,000 fish lying dead in the Atlantic Ocean?

The video from the Sea Shepherd NGO shows tens of thousands of dead fish floating on the surface of the Atlantic Ocean.

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First tuna auction of year at Toyosu fish market

The new year's first tuna auction was held at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, early on Wednesday morning. The top bid at the event was a bluefin tuna from Oma, Aomori prefecture, weighing in at 211 kilograms.