All friendship rewards in Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC and how they work The strength of love. Destructoid · Jun 19
How the world’s voracious appetite for shrimp is destroying Ecuador’s mangroves As demand soars, the country’s mangrove forests and the livelihoods of shellfish gatherers are under threat from encroaching farms and unchecked pollution The Guardian - UK · Jun 19
‘Pitch-black’ blackchin tilapia severely damaging shrimp farms A shrimp farmer in Samut Songkhram has decried the devastating impact of the invasive blackchin tilapia after discovering tonnes of the fish in her ponds instead of the shrimp that once provided a stable income for her family. Bangkok Post · Jun 19
Microbes destroyed an ancient pterosaur’s wingbone, then preserved it for 100 million years More than 100 million years ago, a flying reptile called a pterosaur flew over the oceans hunting squid and fish. The Conversation · Jun 18
The Science Behind Feeling Hungry All the Time Have you ever finished a meal only to feel hungry again a short time later? Or perhaps you find yourself constantly thinking about food throughout the day. While occasional hunger is a normal signal from the body, persistent hunger can leave many people wondering what is going on. The feeling… MyLifeXP · Jun 18
France among 15 countries to pledge to target illegal fishing with shared data France is among 15 countries to have signed the Mombasa Declaration, unveiled at the Our Ocean Conference held in the Kenyan port city this week. The global agreement, aimed at combatting illegal and destructive fishing, commits countries to improved data collection and sharing of information on fishing vessels. Radio France Internationale · Jun 18
Discover Lisbon like a local with our guide: Seven insider tips for its seven hills Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals. Euronews · Jun 18
How to get the fishing rod in Dave the Diver: In the Jungle After years of catching fish, Dave can finally do some proper fishing. PC Gamer · Jun 18
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report says A new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acidifying seas, and declining fish stocks threaten marine ecosystems and human survival. Urgent global action is needed to avert further decline and protect vital resources. The Economic Times · Jun 18
‘Alexa, tell me a joke’: how talking to AI impacts young children’s development Children are innately curious, and throughout any given day they come up with all manner of questions: Why don’t fish have hair? Why do flowers wilt so quickly? Their need to understand the world – and develop their language skills and ideas – makes them tireless conversationalists. The Conversation · Jun 17
A ‘super’ El Niño has the power to devastate fishing – and leave seals and sea lions starving There is a more than 60% chance that a “super” El Niño will develop by the end of this year. The Conversation · Jun 17
15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa declaration to fight illegal fishing Fifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually The Independent UK · Jun 17
The Times of India · Jun 17 A beloved spaghetti topping is helping empty Italy’s seabeds near Naples, where poachers can remove 1,500 sea urchins in just two hours A beloved Italian pasta dish is causing a crisis. High demand for sea urchins is driving illegal harvesting. Poachers use special equipment to strip the seafloor bare. This disrupts the marine food chain and threatens local fishermen. Conservation efforts are underway, but the future of the Mediterranean depends on mindful…
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Voices: ‘They were warned’: Readers divided over Cornish fishermen who say Brexit left them betrayed YOUR VIEWS: Our community shared mixed views on the Cornish fishermen who backed Brexit. While many said the industry’s sense of betrayal is justified, others were less sympathetic
The Conversation · Jun 16 Floating volcanic rock is disrupting life in Papua New Guinea – and the problem will last a long time People in parts of Papua New Guinea are facing an unusual problem. Floating volcanic rock is making boat travel difficult, blocking access to fishing grounds and disrupting daily life in coastal communities.
The Economic Times · Jun 16 Chinese proverb of the day: 'If You Give a Man a Fish, You Feed Him for a Day. But If You Give Him a Fishing Rod, You Feed Him for a Lifetime' teaches why education, skill development matter Chinese proverb offers enduring wisdom about education, empowerment, and self-reliance. While temporary assistance is sometimes necessary, lasting change comes from equipping people with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed independently. The proverb highlights the transformative power of knowledge and the importance of investing in human potential. By teaching,…
The Conversation · Jun 16 What Kenya’s fish markets tell us about choosing between nutrients and contaminants At lakeside markets along Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake by area, choosing fish to eat is part of daily life. A customer might pick a tilapia based on its freshness, size, price, and farmed or non-farmed origin, much like shoppers do in markets and supermarkets around the world. Whether grilled…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 16 Houseplant hacks: does fish tank water work as fertiliser? Rather than pouring away old aquarium water, you could use it as free plant feed
Euronews · Jun 16 'I'll have to buy new nets': Killer pufferfish are devastating Crete's fishing industry Fishermen are calling for an immediate subsidy scheme to cull toxic pufferfish, while scientists look for ways to neutralise their lethal toxin.
LiveScience · Jun 15 'I never thought we'd see one alive': Elusive goblin shark captured on camera for the first time Researchers have filmed goblin sharks in the deep sea for the first time. Until now, these sharks had been seen alive only after being hauled up to the surface with fishing lines.
Destructoid · Jun 15 Aquatic Musings quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley A fishing trip gone wrong.
The Conversation · Jun 15 This successful Arctic fishing treaty has kept Russia, China, the US and others working together for 5 years – it could be a model for future diplomacy Lately, much of the news about the Arctic has been bleak. The far north is warming three to four times faster than the rest of the planet. Arctic climate change – manifesting in sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and coastal erosion, among other phenomena – is already causing serious problems…
The Economic Times · Jun 15 Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over time For decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human intervention. But new research suggests fish living in altered rivers may already be adapting to those environments. The findings raise a new challenge for conservationists: if fish populations are evolving in…