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About 280 fishermen in seven fishing communities are to be trained in pelagic fishing, to enable them to go offshore to catch larger fish species. These include yellowfin tuna, mahimahi, kingfish and swordfish, using horizontal longlines and fish aggregating devices (FADs). The upcoming exercise is expected to help ease pressure on Jamaica’s reef fish. The $63-million initiative is under the five-year World Bank Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience (PPCR) Project in the Fisheries Sector. In an interview with JIS News, Project Manager, Selena Ledgister, said this regional issue of declining reef fish stocks can be alleviated through pelagic fishing. “The situation…

When Jennifer Gardner was laid off from her archeology job in 2014, she knew it was time to turn her part-time pet-sitting gig into a full-time business. So she launched Platinum Paws, a premium pet-sitting services company offering in-home care for all types of pets in Washington County, Maryland. And when Gardner says all kinds of pets, he means it. Her clients include common pets, but also lizards, horses and more. “Chickens, dogs, guinea pigs, you name it,” Gardner said.Gardner and his seven part-time employees are experts in managing the menagerie in their care, as well as building client relationships.…

Blue Ridge Beef is expanding the recall for more products containing its raw beef, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In December, the company issued a voluntary recall for some of its pet food products. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Jan. 4 (UPI) — Blue Ridge Beef is expanding the recall for more products containing its raw beef, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In December, the company issued a voluntary recall for some of its pet food products. Blue Ridge Beef is expanding that recall to include more batches of its 2-pound log of Kitten Grind, 2-pound…

Mekong giant catfish caught in Tonle Sap in the past. Zeb Hogan The latest World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) report found that at least 1,148 fish species, or about 25 percent of the planet’s land fish, are found nowhere else on Earth but in the Mekong River. In “The Mekong’s Forgotten Fishes”, released today, WWF explains that the Mekong is the largest inland fishery in the world. It supports at least 40 million people and is worth about $11 billion per year. But the report added that 19 percent of the analyzed fish species are threatened with extinction, including…

In the many wars in nature, the fish with no more than a claw wins! In a surprising twist, this little critter packs a bigger punch than most in the animal kingdom.According to a new study shared by CNN, a small species of fish, called Danionella Cerebrum, makes a louder noise than an elephant’s trumpet.KZN: Discover prehistoric animals at North Coast’s Crocodile CreekThe small translucent fish live in shallow waters off Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) in Southeast Asia. Dynamite really does come in small packages, as it can produce noises over 140 decibels.Wondering what these animals are all about?…

news 4 Mar 2024 New regulations governing the labeling of pet foods were approved by AAFCO members in July, providing the first major update to pet food regulations in 40 years. The move is a response to pet owners demanding clarity on labels that have left many confused or unsure about what they are feeding their animals. The new regulations were approved by AAFCO members in July, providing the first major update to pet food regulations in 40 years. The move is a response to pet owners demanding clarity on labels that have left many confused or unsure about what…

Birds come and go with the seasons. When you begin avian appreciation methods, this is one of the first things you learn. As a child, winter birding in Niagara was a frosty adventure where the mighty woods echoed with the calls of crows and the chatter of chickadees.Niagara’s rushing, cold waters are a blizzard of gulls and diving ducks. There was a lucky flock of January redpolls, maybe a few other things but where were the Baltimore Orioles? How about fancy warbler pages?Of course, there were many in Costa Rica but in my 80s universe, they were birds of the…

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) reminds anglers that the 2024-2025 fishing season is officially here. The 2024-2025 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily, and multi-day fishing licenses are in the 2024 Colorado Fishing Brochure ( Pesca en Colorado (En Español)​​​​). For individuals ages 18 to 64, an $11.50 Habitat Stamp is required with the first license purchase for the year. Youth under 16 can fish with a rod for free, and CPW provides opportunities throughout the season to learn to fish. Coloradans and non-resident visitors can…

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Removing dams along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County, Northern California was sold to Californians as necessary to save salmon — specifically, “to restore habitat for endangered fish,” it reported of the Globe. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently released between 850,000 and 1 million salmon juveniles into Fall Creek which flows into the Klamath River, even after reports that “every living mollusk, crawdad, turtle, fish, insect in and around the river is DEAD! ” William Simpson told the Globe when they were released that juvenile salmon would also die from the muddy clay sediment. In a discussion…