"Heat Waves In U.S. Rivers Are On The Rise. Here’s Why That’s A Problem"
"The temperature spikes can cause trouble for fish, plants and water quality".
Source: Science News, 10/24/2022
Fish & Fisheries
"Vast Marine Protected Area 'Boosts Tuna Stocks'"
"A huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean has led to the recovery of tuna and other migratory fish around its borders, according to a study."
Source: BBC News, 10/21/2022
"Sparkling Fish, Murky Methods: The Global Aquarium Trade"
"After diving into the warm sea off the coast of northern Bali, Indonesia, Made Partiana hovers above a bed of coral, holding his breath and scanning for flashes of color and movement. Hours later, exhausted, he returns to a rocky beach, towing plastic bags filled with his darting, exquisite quarry: tropical fish of all shades and shapes."
Source: AP, 10/20/2022
"Alaskans Question Fishery Management As Snow Crabs Disappear"
"Crabbers and restaurateurs fear the unprecedented collapse of Alaska’s snow crab industry could portend more fishery closings as climate change takes a continued toll on fish stocks."
Source: E&E News, 10/19/2022
"The Precarious Position of Treaty-less Tribes"
"What a five-year fight over a few dozen clams shows about the inconsistent rights of Indigenous tribes."
Source: Hakai, 10/18/2022
Environmental Reporting Through an Indigenous Perspective
Indigenous communities that have tried to live in balance with nature have seen their practices largely ignored. But now many have turned to them for guidance. As part of a special initiative from the Society of Environmental Journalists on covering climate solutions, we offer a tipsheet from journalist Brian Bull on reporting on how Indigenous people use nature-based environmental solutions. Also, check out additional resources and watch video from an earlier webinar.
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Lead Ammo and Tackle, Decades Later, Still Fought Over by Big Guns
Lead kills. With hunting and fishing seasons underway, lead ammo and tackle put a known neurotoxin into the ecosystem. And that renews a long-standing controversy, with a tug of war over rules limiting lead at the local and federal levels. The latest TipSheet examines why it matters to vulnerable species, like the bald eagle, as well as to humans. Plus, local story ideas and resources.
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Study Reveals ‘Staggering’ Scale Of Lost Fishing Gear Drifting In Oceans
"Lost nets, lines and hooks trap wildlife for years as they float in the ocean, sink to the bottom or are washed ashore".
Source: Guardian, 10/17/2022
Panama: ‘Flag Of Convenience’ For Illegal Fishing And Anonymity At Sea
"The crystal-clear waters of the oceans surrounding Panama hold wealth beyond the abundance of fish. Legal gaps and flexibility in some of the regulations governing fishing activity have become the ideal bait, attracting companies from all over the world that seek to benefit by keeping some of their business deals in the shadows."
Source: Mongabay, 10/14/2022
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