Guest Blog Post by Tyler Wallin, New Mexico State University. All images are courtesy of Mr. Wallin. Water temperature affects all biological, chemical, and behavioral processes for fishes and is a critical variable to...
Guest Blog by Ben Armstrong, New Mexico State University Removing invasive fish species to aid native fish populations is easier said than done. System-wide removal of invasive fish with current removal methods (i.e., electrofishing,...
Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus; Figure 1) are a popular recreational sport fish in the Gulf of Mexico as well as the sub-tropical and tropical Atlantic Ocean. Anglers love the athletic challenge of reeling in...
Proportionate to the area they cover, coral reefs support more fish biodiversity than any other habitat in the oceans. However, they are also among the most sensitive habitats to changes in climate. A phenomenon...
Blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) are a species of crab native to estuaries along the western Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to northern Argentina (Figure 1). They live on soft-bottom habitats and are omnivorous, feeding...
One of the most challenging periods of a fish’s life is centered around reproduction. Many species approach reproduction through nest building. It is generally the males that are tasked with finding territory, building a...
Reservoirs are artificial lakes that are created when humans dam rivers for irrigation, flood control, or hydroelectric power. Native fish species that take up residence in reservoirs may struggle to adapt because their new...
The devastating tsunami that struck the Tohoku Coast of Japan in March of 2011 caused destruction on a scale that is unfathomable to most people. A report published shortly after the tsunami found that...
Green crabs (Carcinus maenas) are a relatively small species of crab that live in intertidal zones and shallow coastal waters (Figure 1). They are native to the Atlantic coast of Europe and North Africa...
If you have never seen a muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), they are magnificent, large, and powerful apex predators in the waterbodies they reside (Figure 1). Georgian Bay in Lake Huron supports a self-sustaining native muskellunge...
