Centers of human population are often built along rivers and their floodplains due to convenient access to drinking water, trade routes, fishing, and irrigation. As a consequence of increased urbanization, rivers and their floodplains...
The Fisheries Act of Canada (Fisheries Act R.S.C. 1985 c. F-14) is the country’s leading legislation for the protection of fish and fish habitat. The law was narrowed in its protective capacity with the...
Imagine diving into a cool body of water after exercising or working in hot weather. This is an example of behavioral thermoregulation—changing your actions in order to influence your body temperature. Freshwater fish do...
Alewives (Alosa pseudoharengus) and blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), collectively known as river herring, are small, silvery fish native to the east coast of North America. They are anadromous, meaning they spend most of their...
Ever see a fish climb a waterfall? In Hawaii, it’s the course of business for most native freshwater fishes. I know when I think of fish habitat in Hawaii, I visualize snorkeling in crystal...
Fish are a vital component in the diets of many northern Canadians; therefore, it is critical to ensure that the habitats these fish are produced in are healthy, and the fish themselves are safe...
*This post was edited on 8 March 2018. The original text inaccurately stated that some clam gardens have been identified to be as old as 5,000 years. The current oldest published date is around...
Fisheries are an important resource in many countries around the globe but population assessments suggest that many fish stocks are declining. Agencies charged with managing fisheries are challenged with rebuilding fish stocks while maintaining...
Proper functioning of ecosystems involves precise coordination between many individuals and/or species. Unfortunately, the majority of ecosystems are impacted by invasive species. Regardless of whether these species were introduced accidently or purposefully, invasive species...
World Fish Migration Day (WFMD) represents an international effort to bring attention to the importance of migratory fishes and their migration routes. Coordinated by the World Fish Migration Foundation, WFMD presents an opportunity for...
