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Rising sea temperatures around the UK and the potential threat to wild fish
{Earth and Leaf Editorial – Rising sea temperatures around the UK and the potential threat to wild fish} {extract below} Rising sea temperatures Millions across the UK have been enjoying a sweltering start to the summer, but unusually high temperatures at…
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Whats So Great About Sandeels?
{Whats So Great About Sandeels? – Earth and Leaf Editorial} {extract below} Have you ever seen a sandeel? Your initial instinct might be no — but if you’re familiar with Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica), then it’s highly likely that you have.…
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Why are we Obsessed with Just Five Types of Fish?
Why are we obsessed with just five types of fish?
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Facing up to Accelerating Exploitation of Oceans
Facing up to accelerating exploitation of oceans
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Sierra Leones artisanal fishers turn to destructive practices
As catches fall, Sierra Leone’s artisanal fishers turn to destructive practices
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Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds – RSPB
Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds – RSPB Sandeels are used in feed for famed fish in vast quantities. They are also used in pet and farm animal feeds. {excerpt below} Challenge to fishing ban a threat to seabirds…
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Paris Leads Coalition of EU States to Demand Actions Against UK Ban on Bottom Fishing
{UK ban on bottom fishing – Earth and Leaf editorial} {extract below} Paris leads coalition of EU states to demand actions against UK ban on bottom fishing According to French government sources, nine EU countries will meet in Brussels at the…
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Is Hakes remarkable recovery in the Atlantic a sign of hope for our oceans?
{Hakes remarkable recovery – Earth and Leaf Editorial} {extract below} Is Hakes remarkable recovery in the Atlantic a sign of hope for our oceans? The hake population in the waters of Northwestern Europe has recovered spectacularly over the past 20 years.…
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In Sierra Leone Local Fishers and Foreign Trawlers Battle for Their Catch
{Sierra Leone Local Fishers – Earth and Leaf editorial} {extract below} In Sierra Leone, local fishers and foreign trawlers battle for their catch Overfishing isn’t a new problem in West Africa, where industrial fishing boats from across the world harvest massive…
