Earthwatch Radio - Fish and Fisheries

Commercial fishing has resumed off the coast of Louisiana, but the effort is short on boats and ice.

Latest episodes

1. Commercial Fishing After Katrina

   02 Jun 2006

   Commercial fishing has resumed off the coast of Louisiana, but the effort is short on boats and ice.

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2. Fishing after the Tsunami

   02 Mar 2006

   Tsunami relief efforts could help develop sustainable fishing in communities around the Indian Ocean.

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3. Plankton in Peril

   28 Jul 2005

   Parts of the marine ecosystem might unravel if ocean currents are disrupted by global warming.

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4. The Origin of the Seafood

   18 Jul 2005

   Some people might be surprised by the facts and figures on new labels for seafood.

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5. Aquarius Aquanauts

   05 Jul 2005

   A special lab for marine scientists keeps them on the job and in deep water.

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6. A Fishy Sequence

   04 Jul 2005

   The DNA of some fish filets reveals numerous cases of mistaken identify.

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7. A Sardine's Worth

   20 May 2005

   Foreign fishing fleets left a mark on a marine ecosystem 30 years ago that can still be seen today.

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8. Looking at Bag Limits

   16 May 2005

   Fishing for fun in saltwater might have consequences that few people consider.

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9. Big Fish are a Big Deal

   13 Apr 2005

   A marine biologist says we should protect big fish instead of eating them.

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10. Krill Conservation

    24 Feb 2005

    People might need to pay more attention to the conservation of krill around Antarctica.

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