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DIESEL REDUCTION IN FISH FARMS
In 2025, Mowi launched Chile’s first floating-solar salmon farm. 1 year later, solar and batteries cover 57% of its power needs and are expected to cut diesel use by 36,750 gallons a year- In 2002, a Maryland angler caught a huge fish he had never seen before. The discovery sparked panic, inspired horror movies and the species became one of America's most notorious invasive fish
- Beginning in 1877, Japan imported California rainbow trout for food and sport fishing; escaped fish later competed with native salmonids and disrupted their spawning grounds
- In 2024, scientists found that clownfish use white stripes to spot rivals; the fish attacked most when intruders matched their three-stripe patternClownfish are anything but friendly when it comes to defending their homes, showcasing a fierce loyalty to their anemone habitats. They hav...22 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Madhavan transforms barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu. Actor shares 3 lessons from his sustainable farming journeyIn 2020, actor R Madhavan, alongside his brother Subayogan, transformed an arid landscape near Palani into a thriving coconut plantation. B...22 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- Machhli ado about the return of HilsaThe return of Hilsa fish to the upper Ganga after decades marks a significant triumph in conservation. Government labs are successfully imp...21 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- In 2014, Maine began developing a fish elevator to carry American shad past Milford Dam. 12 years later, the system could reopen 600 miles of river habitat to a fish whose migration has been blocked for decadesA Maine fish elevator could reopen 600 miles of river habitat for alewives, giving a small fish a much bigger chance to return upstream. Th...21 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- In 1990, Utah officials killed more than 99% of the fish in a 17,000-acre reservoir; years later, it became a top trout fisheryIn 1990, Utah wildlife officials took the bold step of using rotenone to eradicate over ninety-nine percent of the fish biomass in the rese...21 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Why Nagpur authorities are destroying 36,000 kg of fish seized from 11 ponds across the cityA Nagpur crackdown on banned Thai Mangur farming has resulted in the destruction of more than 36 tonnes of fish recovered from 11 ponds in ...21 Aug, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
- In 1995, a Tasmanian fisherman found a dead carp. What followed was a four-decade operation to remove nearly 50,000 European fishA dead carp spotted in Tasmania's Lake Crescent in 1995 triggered a 28-year campaign to eradicate invasive European carp from Lake Crescent...21 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuriesNew research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The stu...20 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
- Rainfall experiments found solar panels cut soil erosion beneath their surfaces by 27–63%, while concentrated dripping created new erosion hotspots along panel edgesSolar panels significantly reduce soil erosion directly beneath them during rainfall events. However, concentrated runoff at panel edges ca...20 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1985, the first invasive lionfish spotted off Florida after aquarium release; in three decades, they spread from Gulf of Mexico to the southern CaribbeanThe invasive lionfish, first introduced in the 1980s, has quickly proliferated across the Western Atlantic, extending its reach from Florid...20 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- In 1982, Delaware’s former tanker was built for a life at sea carrying oil. 44 years later, the vessel was deliberately sunk off Delaware’s coast, beginning a second life as an artificial reef for marine speciesThe Calcasieu Pass vessel, constructed in 1982 for oil operations, has made a remarkable transition to become a key component of Delaware's...20 Aug, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
- In 1968, a former mechanic built a cabin alone in the Alaskan wilderness; he stayed for over 30 years and left it to the National Park ServiceFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived alone in the remote expanse of Alaska, mastering survival without any modern aids. His journals...19 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1960, Japan’s future emperor took 18 bluegills home from Chicago. Their descendants multiplied into millions and invaded Lake BiwaA significant ecological problem arose from a 1960 gift of bluegills to Japan's Crown Prince Akihito. These fish propagated swiftly, infilt...18 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
- How a mosquitofish brought in to kill mosquito larvae became major freshwater ecosystem problemA fish introduced to Hawaii over a century ago now threatens native freshwater wildlife. The mosquitofish, brought to control mosquitoes, n...17 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuelSoaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access. Many children are forced to leave school and work to support...17 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
- GST cuts shield Indian carmakers from commodity price shockGoods and services tax cuts offer carmakers a crucial buffer against rising commodity prices. Companies are employing various strategies to...17 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
- In 2011, California turned dormant rice fields into winter salmon nurseries; the young fish grew up to eight times faster than in riversFlooded rice fields in California's Yolo Bypass are helping young salmon grow significantly faster. These fields provide a rich food source...13 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
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