July 10, 2009
Fisheries of the Great Lakes
The Environmental Defence in Canada has published a new report on how pollution in the Great Lakes is effecting the fisheries throughout the basin. "Up to the Gills," reports that high levels of mercury, PCBs, pesticides, dioxins and furanes have been found in salmon, carp and trout species.
Read through the report, here.
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May 12, 2009
Lake Flies
Lake flies, midges or Chironomidae are hatching in large numbers this year across the Great Lakes region. The non-biting flies only live for a few weeks, but can swarm people and buildings. The flies can also leave a distinct odor on objects, but are an important part of lake ecosystems.
See some pictures of Lake Fly invasions, here.
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April 9, 2009
VHS is Spreading
VHS is spreading to more lakes around the Midwest and has now moved into the Mississippi River system. The Wisconsin DNR is now testing up to 70 other bodies of water in the state for the disease. The DNR will...
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February 20, 2009
Diporeia in the Great Lakes
Populations of Diporeia in Lake Michigan have declined nearly 95% from a decade ago. Diporeia are an important part of the Great Lakes food web. Invasive mussels compete with the invertebrate for the same food, and now seem to be... Continue reading "Diporeia in the Great Lakes"
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February 5, 2009
Invasive Carp
About 2/3 of all lakes in Minnesota are infested with the common carp. Some lake's fish populations across the Midwest are almost 90% carp. Carp throw off the ecosystem of the lakes, and ruin water quality. Scientists from the University... Continue reading "Invasive Carp"
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January 16, 2009
Paddlefish and Lake Sturgeon
Learn more about two of the largest and least understood fish species in the lakes and rivers of the Midwest in this video. The paddlefish and lake sturgeon, both of these fish can reach up to 200 pounds.... Continue reading "Paddlefish and Lake Sturgeon"
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December 17, 2008
Ice Fishing in Minnesota
Why is ice fishing so popular in Minnesota? Find out in this article. Minnesota has the largest population of regular ice fishing enthusiasts in the nation.... Continue reading "Ice Fishing in Minnesota"
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October 30, 2008
VHS Ruling Delayed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is delaying the establishment of specific conditions for the importation and interstate movement of live fish to prevent the spread of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). The interim rule... Continue reading "VHS Ruling Delayed"
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October 21, 2008
40% of Freshwater Fish in Danger
Did you know, that according to the U.S.G.S, 40% of all freshwater fish in streams, rivers and lakes are in danger of disappearing? Over 700 species of fish are imperiled or endangered from habitat loss, pollution, invasive species and climate... Continue reading "40% of Freshwater Fish in Danger"
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September 11, 2008
New Testing for VHS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requiring tests of 28 species of fish if they are to travel across state lines. The new testing is put in place to help stop the spread of VHS or viral hemorrhagic septicemia across... Continue reading "New Testing for VHS"
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August 14, 2008
Ernest Hemingway and Michigan
How did the rivers and lakes of Michigan shape Ernest Hemingway as a man and writer? Read this story to find out.... Continue reading "Ernest Hemingway and Michigan"
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July 23, 2008
Lake Trout Recipe
With summer in full swing, we would like to share a classic recipe with you. This recipe can be used for any type of trout, and many types of fish. Trout Fillet Lemon Slices Olive Oil or Cooking Spray Spices:... Continue reading "Lake Trout Recipe"
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July 18, 2008
Lake Zurich Fish Kill
The smell of rotting carp is causing major problems at Lake Zurich outside of Chicago. Biologists are not sure what caused the fish kill, but hundreds of carp are on the shoreline or floating in the water. A bacteria or... Continue reading "Lake Zurich Fish Kill"
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July 7, 2008
Salmon Populations
Salmon populations are dwindling all over the world. Now, the Northern pike is wiping out salmon populations in Alaskan lakes. See what biologists are doing to save them, here.... Continue reading "Salmon Populations"
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June 23, 2008
Fish Species of Minnesota
Did you know? Minnesota has roughly 150 species of fish swimming in lakes and rivers in the state. There are 44 different kinds of minnows, alone. Learn more about the fish species in the state of Minnesota, here.... Continue reading "Fish Species of Minnesota"
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June 4, 2008
Is Eating Fish Dangerous?
The Minnesota Department of Health, the DNR and the MPCA have revised their fish consumption advisories to include a large new body of data on contaminants in fish from Minnesota lakes and rivers. The data is also in a new... Continue reading "Is Eating Fish Dangerous?"
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May 5, 2008
VHS and Lake Superior
The Save Lake Superior Association, the Izaak Walton League and Trout Unlimited filed a lawsuit in federal court in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The groups are trying to force federal agencies (including the U.S. Coast Guard) to enforce regulations to prevent the... Continue reading "VHS and Lake Superior"
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April 28, 2008
Walleye and Lake Superior
The Tahquamenon River in the UP of Michigan offers ideal spawning conditions for walleye. So, a study is underway to learn more about the adult populations and spawning habits of the fish in Lake Superior. Learn More... Continue reading "Walleye and Lake Superior"
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April 24, 2008
Walleye Limits
The DNR in Wisconsin is reducing limits for walleye on about 400 lakes. The reduction comes after the Chippewa Indians plan to spear the fish on 412 lakes across the northern part of the state. The DNR is lowering the... Continue reading "Walleye Limits"
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March 26, 2008
Lake Erie Commercial Fishery
Catch limits on walleye and yellow perch keep dropping for the Lake Erie commercial fishery. This year could be the worst year for the commercial fishery since 1984. Fishery managers from around the Lake Erie watershed recommended decreasing quotas because... Continue reading "Lake Erie Commercial Fishery"
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March 25, 2008
"Coaster" Brook Trout
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may place the "coaster" brook trout on the endangered species list. The fish was once found in large numbers throughout the Great Lakes. The agency plans to make a decision by the end of... Continue reading ""Coaster" Brook Trout"
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March 18, 2008
Keeping VHS Out of Lake Superior
The National Park Service is joining with an American Indian tribe in an effort to keep VHS out of Lake Superior. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia is the cause of fish kills in the other Great Lakes and other lakes across the... Continue reading "Keeping VHS Out of Lake Superior"
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March 5, 2008
Mille Lacs Walleye Regulation
New regulations are set for Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota this summer. People fishing for walleye may keep four fish up to 18 inches long. One walleye longer than 28 inches will also be allowed in the four-fish limit. The... Continue reading "Mille Lacs Walleye Regulation"
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February 12, 2008
Perch and Fish Fries
A large percentage of perch served during fish fries around the U.S. comes from Europe or Asia, which has researchers here working to raise yellow perch in a controlled environment. This will preserve the species, and enhance food production. A... Continue reading "Perch and Fish Fries"
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February 11, 2008
Sturgeon Spearing
Sturgeon spearers harvested more then 1,100 fish from Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin and other lakes in the area, and marked the largest number of fish weighing more than 150 pounds registered in decades. Of those caught, three weighed more than... Continue reading "Sturgeon Spearing"
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January 28, 2008
Aquaculture and Commodities
The price of farmed fish is set to increase as the aquaculture industry deals with rising commodity prices, including grain and oil. Fishmeal is a mix of grains and is vulnerable to world price fluctuations, as well as the increasingly... Continue reading "Aquaculture and Commodities"
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January 23, 2008
Fish House Deaths
The deaths of two men in Minnesota from carbon monoxide poisoning on Lake of the Woods; reminds all of us to review safety precautions out on the ice this winter. From checking your heater for a safety shutoff, to thin... Continue reading "Fish House Deaths"
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January 22, 2008
Salmon and Fish Farms
A new study shows that fish farms are a threat to some populations of wild salmon. Sea lice outbreaks in farmed salmon threaten local populations of wild salmon that swim nearby. Some scientists believe that it could lead to extinction... Continue reading "Salmon and Fish Farms"
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January 17, 2008
The Fish House Book
Are you interested in ice fishing or fish houses in general? If yes, then we have a book for you to check out below. "The Midwest -- especially Minnesota and Wisconsin, two states with more than ten thousand lakes each... Continue reading "The Fish House Book"
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January 7, 2008
Lake Michigan's Fishery
The quantity of prey fish in Lake Michigan hit a record low for the second straight year in 2007, a trend that could have serious consequences for the sport fishery if it continues. 2007 has the lowest volume recorded since... Continue reading "Lake Michigan's Fishery"
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January 2, 2008
Fish Die-Off in Florida
The major die-off of tens of thousands of fish in Florida has many worried. Low levels of oxygen could have caused the deaths in Central Florida’s lakes. Low water levels, warm weather and gray skies all have contributed to algae... Continue reading "Fish Die-Off in Florida"
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November 21, 2007
Aquaculture, Wave of the Future
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization believes aquaculture seems to be the only way to meet future demands for fish consumption as the global population increases. By 2030 the worldwide population will increase by 2 billion people which means fish... Continue reading "Aquaculture, Wave of the Future"
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November 12, 2007
Carp Study-Minnesota
A biologist has begun a scientific study in three lakes in Minnesota to thin carp populations. Carp churn up sediment in the bottom of lakes in their search for food. They can dig up to a foot into the the... Continue reading "Carp Study-Minnesota"
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October 8, 2007
Hatchery Fish
Fish from hatcheries that release billions of salmon and trout each year can have serious problems reproducing in the wild, according to a study out of Oregon State University. Steelhead trout from hatcheries are 40 percent less successful at producing... Continue reading "Hatchery Fish"
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September 18, 2007
Fish in Space?
A group of fish are now orbiting Earth aboard an unmanned Russian spacecraft, in a experiment that researchers hope will lead to a better understanding of inner-ear balance mechanisms in humans. The cichlid fish blasted off from Kazakhstan as part... Continue reading "Fish in Space?"
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September 14, 2007
Surrogate Broodstocking
Japanese researchers engineered salmon to produce trout, in a quest to preserve endangered fish. Idaho scientists will begin the next step, trying to produce sockeye salmon, which is endangered in Idaho, this time using more plentiful trout as surrogate parents.... Continue reading "Surrogate Broodstocking"
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August 17, 2007
Fish Warning
The Minnesota DNR is warning people to limit the amount of fish they eat from several lakes near the Twin Cities where tests have shown the fish contain a chemical once manufactured by 3M. The new fish advisories are for... Continue reading "Fish Warning"
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August 16, 2007
Sturgeon Struggling for Survival
Conservationists are struggling to save an ancient river fish from extinction. The Chinese sturgeon, a giant fish that's been around since the age of the dinosaurs are on their way to extinction. Adult sturgeons, which can measure up to 13... Continue reading "Sturgeon Struggling for Survival"
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July 30, 2007
Fish Kill in Ohio
The Ohio EPA believes that chemicals spread onto farmland may have washed into a stream and killed more than 500 blue gill, perch, minnows and other fish. The fish were found in a mile long stretch of a stream that... Continue reading "Fish Kill in Ohio"
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July 11, 2007
Silver Carp
Asian Carp could decimate trout and salmon populations, injure anglers and destroy the fishing industry if they ever make it into the Great Lakes. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that people will be banned from importing or... Continue reading "Silver Carp"
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July 6, 2007
Don't Eat the Fish?
Fish found in the Great Lakes remain so heavily contaminated by industrial chemicals such as dioxins, PCBs, and methyl mercury that they may be unfit for human consumption. A report by Environmental Defence, Canada says that while there have been... Continue reading "Don't Eat the Fish?"
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June 28, 2007
Pallid Sturgeon
Scientists have documented natural spawning by the endangered pallid sturgeon in the Missouri River. The six dams in the Dakotas and Montana kept the fish from spawning by altering flow, temperature and sediment content. Scientists found successful spawning for the... Continue reading "Pallid Sturgeon"
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June 19, 2007
Patagonian Lakes and Salmon
A new study finds that the production of farmed salmon in Chile’s Patagonian lakes has doubled in the last decade, contaminating them with nutrient pollution, invasive species, disease and harmful chemicals. The study urges the Chilean industry to move farmed... Continue reading "Patagonian Lakes and Salmon"
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June 12, 2007
VHS Not Spreading
State officials in Wisconsin have so far not found VHS in most of Wisconsin's thousands of waterways, after it was found for the first time this spring. The hemorrhagic septicemia virus, or VHS, was found in fish from the Lake... Continue reading "VHS Not Spreading"
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May 25, 2007
Lake Michigan Infected
Viral hemorrhagic septicemia has been discovered in a Lake Michigan fish, increasing concern that the disease may spread throughout the Midwest. The Wisconsin DNR announced the finding, the agency has already banned the movement of bilge and bait water and... Continue reading "Lake Michigan Infected"
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May 24, 2007
Fish Supply Collapsing
The global supply of fish is on the verge of collapse and without an agreement at the World Trade Organization to stop over fishing, damage to marine life may be permanent within decades. Government aid worth $20 billion a year,... Continue reading "Fish Supply Collapsing"
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May 23, 2007
Estrogen and Fish
The discharge of small concentrations of female sex hormones into lakes and rivers can completely decimate wild fish populations, according to a new study. Fisheries and Oceans Canada, found minnow populations in an experimental lake in Ontario began to collapse... Continue reading "Estrogen and Fish"
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May 21, 2007
Viral Hemmorrhagic Septicemia found in Michigan Lake
For the first time VHS has been found in a Michigan inland lake. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia was detected in fish retrieved from Budd Lake in central Clare County. A large die-off of crappie, bluegill and muskellunge has taken place in... Continue reading "Viral Hemmorrhagic Septicemia found in Michigan Lake"
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May 17, 2007
Fish and AMD
A new study shows people who eat at least two servings of fish per week are less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration a common cause of blindness among older people. Researchers found that people who ate a diet rich... Continue reading "Fish and AMD"
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May 14, 2007
Fish Kill
The deaths of hundreds of sheepshead in Lake Winnebago and Little Lake Butte des Morts in Wisconsin signal the presence of a virus responsible for massive fish kills in Lakes Erie and Ontario. The virus was confirmed in the water...Link to this article | Comments (0)
May 9, 2007
Melamine and Fish
Farmed fish have been fed meal with the same chemical that has been linked to the pet food recall, but the contamination may be too low to harm anyone who ate the fish. The Canadian-made meal included what was supposed... Continue reading "Melamine and Fish"
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May 8, 2007
Rainbow Trout
About 250,000 rainbow trout died in a sudden disease outbreak at an Idaho fish hatchery, a loss of about 8 percent of Idaho's annual output of catchable trout. It was the second such outbreak of ichthyophthirius multifilis in as many... Continue reading "Rainbow Trout"
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May 2, 2007
VHS, Lake Erie
A virus that causes fish to bleed to death is expected to strike Lake Erie shores again this summer, endangering hatcheries. An outbreak killed hundreds of perch and sheepshead last spring and, wildlife experts predict even more deaths this spring... Continue reading "VHS, Lake Erie"
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April 18, 2007
Fish Hatchery
When a salmon reared at the Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery in Oregon is caught, fishermen will be able to distinguish it from a wild chinook by the absence of a tiny fin. More than 350 volunteers turned out for the... Continue reading "Fish Hatchery"
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April 9, 2007
Bait Rule
Wisconsin anglers can no longer use imported bait, unless it meets strict testing requirements, and they can't move live fish from the Great Lakes or the Mississippi River. It's all designed to contain an exotic virus that causes fish to...Link to this article | Comments (0)
March 27, 2007
Winter Fish Kills
With ice leaving the lakes around the country, another less pleasant sign of spring can be glimpsed along some shorelines. Winter fish kills happen late in the winter while ice is still on the lakes and snow blocks the... Continue reading "Winter Fish Kills"
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March 8, 2007
Mercury Warning
A worldwide warning about the risks of eating mercury-contaminated fish was issued by an international group of scientists. Three times more mercury is entering the atmosphere than before the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago. Fish absorb the toxic chemical, which... Continue reading "Mercury Warning"
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March 6, 2007
Ice Fishing Houses
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department wants fish houses off the ice soon. The agency says permanent fish houses must be removed from North Dakota waters by midnight on March 15. The recent snowfall could make access to the... Continue reading "Ice Fishing Houses"
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March 5, 2007
Winterkill
Winterkill prone lakes are shallow and weedy, with ice cover cutting off oxygen from the atmosphere and deep snow curtailing oxygen production within a lake. In small lakes, an aeration system can do a pretty good job of raising lake-wide...Link to this article | Comments (0)
March 2, 2007
What is Whirling Disease?
Myxobolus cerebralis is a parasite of salmonids (salmon, trout) that causes whirling disease in farmed salmon and trout and also in wild fish populations. It was first described from rainbow trout in Germany a century ago, but its range has... Continue reading "What is Whirling Disease?"
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February 21, 2007
Farm Raised Fish
The world's farmed fish industry no longer relies entirely on fishmeal to feed its most valuable products such as salmon and trout. A big reason was a doubling of the price of fishmeal in 2006, the result of a number... Continue reading "Farm Raised Fish"
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February 15, 2007
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Despite some evidence linking depression with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, there is currently no convincing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids alone can relieve depression. There is also limited evidence that omega-3 fatty acids given in combination with antidepressant... Continue reading "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
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February 12, 2007
Salton Sea
Thousands of rotting fish have been found along the shoreline of California's largest lake in a rare winter die-off. It's unclear how many of the fish died in the Salton Sea, but many were found floating on the water...Link to this article | Comments (0)
February 7, 2007
Shortnose Sturgeon
Scientists say for the first time in U.S. history a fish identified as endangered has been shown to have recovered. The population of shortnose sturgeon has increased by more than 400 percent in the Hudson River since the 1970s. Researchers... Continue reading "Shortnose Sturgeon"
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February 1, 2007
Fish Ban
The state Fish and Boat Commission of Pennsylvania, trying to reduce the potential spread of fish diseases, imposed a temporary ban on taking live fish out of the Lake Erie watershed. The ban, which covers about 120 different species, is...Link to this article | Comments (0)
January 24, 2007
Mercury in Fish
Every fish sampled across the western United States contained mercury, suggesting that industrial pollution generated around the world is likely responsible. The survey of 2,707 fish randomly collected from 626 rivers in 12 states represents the biggest regional sampling yet... Continue reading "Mercury in Fish"
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January 22, 2007
Cannibal Fish
A new study found that male fish are more likely to eat their own offspring when they are uncertain of their paternity. The study published in the February issue of the American Naturalist revealed that the more males there are... Continue reading "Cannibal Fish"
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January 10, 2007
Aquaculture
The US government is laying the groundwork to open its offshore waters to industrial-scale fish farms. It calls for the federal government to grant permits for farms in the waters between three miles and 200 miles offshore. To receive those... Continue reading "Aquaculture"
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January 9, 2007
Great Lakes Fish
Scientists from universities in New York are working on a five-year analysis of Great Lakes fish to assess the level of harmful chemicals in them. A 1997 report said between 1 percent and 3 percent of women of childbearing age... Continue reading "Great Lakes Fish"
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January 3, 2007
Ancient Fishhook
A man hunting for American Indian artifacts with his sons along a gravel bar on the Missouri River has uncovered an ancient fishhook that is making collectors envious. The hook is made of bone and covers his entire palm, making... Continue reading "Ancient Fishhook"
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December 28, 2006
Fish Oil
Pregnant women who take fish oil supplements may be helping their unborn children. Fish oil supplements may help to improve a child's hand-eye coordination. A study from the University of Western Australia found mothers who took four grams of fish...Link to this article | Comments (0)
December 6, 2006
Ice Fishing Safety
The annual winter ritual of ice fishing is near. It won't be long before ice shanties dot the lakes as cold-weather anglers look for healthy fish to hook. Unfortunately, many impatient outdoor types may risk hypothermia, drowning, serious injury... Continue reading "Ice Fishing Safety"
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November 29, 2006
Organic Fish?
What makes a fish organic? That is a question troubling the Agriculture Department. The answer could determine whether Americans will be able to add fish to the growing list of organic foods they are buying, and whether fish farmers will... Continue reading "Organic Fish?"
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November 22, 2006
Mercury Warnings
West Virginia is one of four states where grocery stores do not warn consumers of the possible dangers of mercury in fish, even though this may lead to wiser choices, a new study argues. Oceana, an environmental group, issued a... Continue reading "Mercury Warnings"
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November 9, 2006
Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are not showing the same trends of overfishing that some claim could help lead to the demise of ocean seafood by as early as 2048. The major concerns in the Great Lakes are more ecological, the total... Continue reading "Great Lakes"
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November 8, 2006
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Testing has confirmed a deadly disease among fish in Lake Erie following an outbreak of a the virus in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Relatively common in continental Europe and Japan, viral hemorrhagic septicemia causes internal bleeding in... Continue reading "Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia"
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November 6, 2006
Sturgeon Video
There are 21 species of sturgeon worldwide, see why in many circles this fish is considered "ugly" and "prehistoric".... Continue reading "Sturgeon Video"
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No More Seafood?
A new report believes fish and seafood species could be gone by 2048. The report says marine species loss is threatening human well-being. Species have been disappearing for sometime, but an acceleration in loss is expected. If the situation continues... Continue reading "No More Seafood?"
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November 3, 2006
Salmon Run Video
A salmon run is the time when salmon swim up the rivers in which they were born to spawn. You will see this with many species of salmon in the Great Lakes which were brought from the Pacific Northwest.... Continue reading "Salmon Run Video"
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November 2, 2006
Rainbow/Steelhead Trout
Between 20-30 inches long, and 6-10 pounds Light body with dark spots and pinkish band Forage fish Pelagic, spawn in rivers and streams in spring... Continue reading "Rainbow/Steelhead Trout"
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October 31, 2006
Lake Herring
8-12 inches in length Pelagic, and gather in large schools to spawn in November and December Feeds mostly on zooplankton... Continue reading "Lake Herring"
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October 30, 2006
Leech Lake
Leech Lake's (Minnesota) walleye and yellow-perch populations have rebounded over the last two years. Catch rates in Minnesota Department of Natural Resources test nets this summer were better than last year's average as well as the long-term average. The largest...Link to this article | Comments (0)
October 18, 2006
Walleye
13-20 inches long and 1-3 pounds, but can grow much larger. Piscivore-eats fish. Spawns in spring or summer in lakes or rivers over loose sand or rocks....Link to this article | Comments (0)
October 17, 2006
Lake Whitefish
17-22 inches long and 1.5-4 pounds Silver with pale green-brown back and adipose fin. Important commercial fish which spawns in November and December, and are found in schools.... Continue reading "Lake Whitefish"
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October 16, 2006
Lake Gogebic
Gogebic County Commissioners hope the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will pass new fishing regulations on Lake Gogebic designed to increase fish size and tourism opportunities on Michigan's largest inland lake. The county board unanimously passed a resolution which would... Continue reading "Lake Gogebic"
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October 12, 2006
Lake Trout
This fish grows to be about 31 in long and 10 lbs on average. They forage for chubs, herring, alewife, smelt and macroinvertebrates. Mainly a benthic fish, and can be found in very deep areas in Lake Superior....Link to this article | Comments (0)
October 6, 2006
Salmon Study
Wild salmon migrating downstream toward the sea are being killed by sea lice from salmon fish farms, claims a new study from the University of Alberta. The fatalities range from 9 percent in the early spring, when lice populations are... Continue reading "Salmon Study"
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September 27, 2006
Viking Lake
A lack of oxygen caused a fish kill in Viking Lake in Montgomery County in southwest Iowa. Thousands of yellow bass and other fish died as the lake was being drained as part of a plan to restore the lake.... Continue reading "Viking Lake"
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September 19, 2006
Fish
Fish are the most common vertebrates in a lake. Most fish eat plankton during the early stages of their life, while others feed on other fish (piscivores); grass carp consume plants (herbivores); others (carnivores) eat a variety of fish and...Link to this article | Comments (0)
September 18, 2006
Dissolved Oxygen
The amount of oxygen dissolved in a lake or water is influenced by temperature; the amount of dissolved oxygen determines where in the lake various plants and animals can survive.... Continue reading "Dissolved Oxygen"
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September 11, 2006
Sturgeon
Sturgeon are slowly starting to make a comeback in areas where water quality has improved around the Midwest. The fish, which are protected in just about every state where they're found, were overfished and nearly disappeared in the early 1900s...Link to this article | Comments (0)
June 15, 2006
VHS Virus
A fish virus transplanted from Europe is responsible for the deaths of thousands of round gobies in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River and could threaten other species in the Great Lakes. The discovery of viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus,...Link to this article | Comments (0)
May 18, 2006
Sturgeon
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with the Wisconsin and Michigan Departments of Natural Resources, is coordinating a program to raise sturgeon in trailers by the Milwaukee and Manitowoc rivers in Wisconsin and the Cedar and Whitefish rivers in Michigan....Link to this article | Comments (0)
April 24, 2006
Walleye
While conducting a fish survey on Delavan Lake in Walworth County, Doug Welch and Rick Dauffenbach netted two fish that they identified as hybrid blue walleyes. Welch is senior fisheries biologist and Dauffenbach is fisheries technician with the Department of...Link to this article | Comments (0)
March 1, 2006
Red Lake
As far as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Red Lake Ojibwe and walleye angling enthusiasts are concerned, Red Lake is back to what it used to be. As far as crappie anglers are concerned, Upper Red Lake may...Link to this article | Comments (0)
February 21, 2006
Asian Carp Crisis
Fish that leap into passing boats may be a fisherman's fantasy, but scientists fear that hyperactive Asian carp will reach the Great Lakes, devour the base of the food chain and spoil drinking water for 40 million people. In less... Continue reading "Asian Carp Crisis"
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January 18, 2006
Muskie
The muskie that northern Wisconsin fishing legend Louis Spray caught in 1949 can keep its title of world's largest, the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame decided. The Hall's board of directors rejected a Woodstock fishing group's challenge to...Link to this article | Comments (0)
January 17, 2006
Fish Hatchery
Want to learn more about how lakes are stocked with fish? The Jordan River Fish Hatchery deals with keeping the Great Lakes populations steady. The entire production of this hatchery is dedicated to stocking lake trout into the Great Lakes,... Continue reading "Fish Hatchery"
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December 15, 2005
Stranding, Fish Kills
What causes large amounts of fish or marine mammals to be stranded on beaches or floating on the water in large groups? Many factors play a role, and not all are known. Fish kills are rarely the result of toxic... Continue reading "Stranding, Fish Kills"
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November 21, 2005
Salmon
Lake Michigan fisheries management agencies have agreed to implement a 25 percent stocking reduction of Chinook (king) salmon. Beginning next spring, 3.2 million Chinook salmon fingerlings will be stocked by Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana, a reduction of just over...Link to this article | Comments (0)
October 20, 2005
Lake Sakakawea
Low water on Lake Sakakawea has engineers and biologists turning to high-tech - and low-tech - tools to preserve the big lake's fishery. Special electrified boats that shock salmon to the surface for egg collection are being used because the... Continue reading "Lake Sakakawea"
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October 3, 2005
Asian Carp
A North-South fish fight is erupting in Congress over legislation to ban imports of Asian carp, a critter that southern fish farmers depend on to control parasites, but which officials of Great Lakes states fear will wreak havoc on...Link to this article | Comments (0)
October 2, 2005
Chinook Salmon
Fisheries managers from the four Lake Michigan states have agreed to cut chinook salmon stocking in the big lake by 25 percent beginning in spring. The decision was reached at an interstate conference last Saturday at Kenosha, Wis. Jim Dexter,... Continue reading "Chinook Salmon"
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September 13, 2005
Walleye
Eurasian water milfoil was the talk of the town when it came to local lakes this summer but last year in Cadillac, it was walleye and it may be again....Link to this article | Comments (0)
August 29, 2005
Sea Lamprey
The number of sea lamprey has nearly doubled in western Lake Superior in the past year, according to Minnesota and U.S. wildlife officials. The eel-like, blood-sucking, fish-killing sea lamprey is becoming a problem across Lake Superior, according to Jessica... Continue reading "Sea Lamprey"
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