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Andhra Pradesh CM to lay foundation stone for Fish Landing Centre at Rayadaruvu on November 21

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will lay the foundation stone for a Fish Landing Centre proposed at Rayadaruvu of Vakadu mandal in Tirupati district, on November 21 (Tuesday).

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

One lakh families pin hopes on Pulicat restoration plan for a new dawn

In Tirupati district, over one lakh families in two dozen villages, abutting Pulicat lake, have been deprived of livelihood due to drastic fall in water level. A study by NCCR found solution in opening the lake's mouth and constructing training jetties. Neglect has caused depletion in water level, increase in…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Myths about plastic pollution are leading to public confusion: here's why

Does the prediction that there could be “more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050” concern you? How about reports that “we eat a credit card’s worth of plastic per week”? These are some of the “facts” about plastic that are cited by the media.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023

Three drown in KRS backwaters

Tragedy in Mysuru: 3 drown in KRS backwaters. Harish, Jyothi & Nanjunda, part of 15-member group, were fished out by KRS police & Fire & Emergency Services. Bodies shifted to MMC&RI mortuary.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

22 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lankan authority

As many as 22 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy who had strayed into international waters, have been released and they arrived in Pampan through boats. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 19, 2023

MDMK urges Union govt. to ‘deal toughly’ with Sri Lanka on fishermen issue

Arresting fishermen from Tamil Nadu appears to be a “routine” affair for the Sri Lankan Navy along the Palk Bay region and to put a permanent end to it, the Union government should deal toughly with the island nation and ensure the livelihood of fishers from the State was protected,…

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Do snitches net fishes? Scientists turn invasive carp into traitors to slow their Great Lakes push

State and federal wildlife agencies have developed a new weapon to slow down invasive carp across the Great Lakes region: traitor fish

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

Colmans Seafood Temple, South Shields: ‘All the things you want’ – restaurant review

This northern temple to everything fishy hits all the right notes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Can sharks taste bitter substances?

Cartilaginous fish (sharks/rays) possess a single T2R gene, T2R1, which is the same as the one found in humans, allowing them to taste bitter substances. Screening of 94 human bitter substances revealed 11 that could activate the sharks' receptors. This suggests the original form of these bitter taste receptors was…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

Chicago outoors: Great egret detail, IL lake sturgeon, Bassmaster’s 1st “Million Dollar Man”

Paul Vriend photographing a great egret in flight, Illinois’ effort to reestablish lake sturgeon and Bassmaster’s 1st “Million Dollar Man,” Larrry Nixon retiring from competitive fishing are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023