Fish

The fish will die regardless: With some Western reservoirs set to run dry, officials lift fishing limits

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Meanwhile, Colorado just finished the period of unlimited fishing on the Antero Reservoir, where about 5 million sportfish — mostly trout — had been stocked since 2020. Typically, the daily trout limit there is four. The reservoir, which is operated by Denver Water, is being drawn down for the summer, to redirect water to another … Read more

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower

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As the Colorado River and its once massive reservoirs shrink from overuse and climate change, officials are faced with a decision that pits conservation against ratepayer costs for electricity. To fight off predators of the humpback chub, a threatened fish native to the river, Glen Canyon Dam in northern Arizona would need to do what … Read more

How bizarre fish ‘experiment’ videos from China hijacked the internet’s worst impulses

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Of the hundreds of “LabGerm” videos posted and reposted to social media in recent weeks, most start out the same way: A pair of gloved hands appears against a white backdrop as an AI-generated voice narrates and upbeat music plays in the background. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

There are sharks in Las Vegas feasting on hundreds of pounds of fish every week

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LAS VEGAS — When Becky O’Brien dangles herring over a tank of over a dozen swimming sharks, it only takes seconds for a zebra shark to snatch the fish from her tongs. The lead aquarist said she always knew she wanted to work with marine life; she just didn’t think she’d be a shark dietitian … Read more