Plastic debris in marine ecosystems is a serious global issue and is the research focus of leading scientists across the globe. Almost 700 marine species have been documented to interact with plastic, most commonly by ingesting smaller pieces and becoming entangled in larger pieces. Among the most affected species are
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REVIEW OF 10TH SERIES OF THE WEST AFRICA REGION OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY AFRICAN WEBINAR SERIES.
The office of the Regional Director, West Africa Region of The World Aquaculture Society African Chapter held an online webinar on zoom on Friday 28th of August, 2020. The programme started at 2pm and ended 5pm(GMT+1)* The theme of the programme is “AFRICAN AQUACULTURE: YOUTH DYNAMISM, AQUACULTURE NOW AND THE
INDUSTRIES IN THE UNITED STATES PLEDGES TO CUT PLASTIC POLLUTION IN NEW PACT
More than 60 businesses, government agencies and NGOs have so far joined the US Plastics Pact, representing each part of the supply and plastics manufacturing chain. The organizations also aim to effectively recycle or compost 50% of plastic packaging and ensure 30% of plastic packaging is recycled or responsibly sourced
LATEST STUDY REVEALS THAT TURTLES USE CRUDE MAP TO NAVIGATE
A new study found that green sea turtles rely on a “crude map” to navigate the ocean, often going several hundred kilometers off course before successfully arriving at their destination. Click on the link below for full details https://news.mongabay.com/2020/07/sea-turtles-often-lose-their-way-but-always-reach-their-destination/ Image source: Image by Michelle Roux / Coral Reef Image
NIGERIA LOSES OVER N20B TO PROCESSED FISH EXPORT BAN
Picture 1: Processed Fish Twenty-nine months after the United States of America (USA) placed a ban on catfish imports from Nigeria, the country has lost over N20b as many farmers and investors have been forced to abandon the industry. President of the Catfish Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (CAFAN), Rotimi OIoye
A RARE CASE OF BRAIN-DESTROYING AMOEBA HAS BEEN CONFIRMED IN FLORIDA
Naegleria fowleri is typically found in warm freshwater like lakes, rivers and ponds. The Department of Health has cautioned people who swim in freshwater sources to be aware of the amoeba’s possible presence, particularly when the water is warm. The Florida Department of Health on Friday announced the confirmed case
SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE AFFECT THE GROWTH OF CORAL REEFS
A new study has shown that coral outplant survival is likely to drop below 50% if sea surface temperatures exceed 30.5 degrees Celsius and that survival rates can also be predicted by considering temperature conditions in the year prior to outplanting For more details about the discoveries visit the link:
SCIENTISTS TRACE THE ORIGIN OF OUR TEETH FROM THE MOST PRIMITIVE JAWED FISH
Scientists have digitally ‘dissected’, for the first time, the most primitive jawed fish fossils with teeth found near Prague more than 100 years ago. The results show that their teeth have surprisingly modern features as the research sheds more light on the origin of human teeth. For more details about
FISHING PRESSURES AFFECT TROPICAL AND TEMPERATE REEFS DIFFERENTLY
A recent study published in Ecology and Evolution, an international team of researchers focused on what can happen to ocean ecosystems when fishing pressure increases or decreases, and how this differs between tropical to temperate marine ecosystems. The team, led by Elizabeth Madin, researcher at the Hawai’i Institute of Marine
INCREASE IN WATER TEMPERATURES COULD ENDANGER THE MATING OF MANY FISH SPECIES
In a new meta-study, experts have published ground-breaking findings on the effects of climate change for fish stock around the globe. In the future up to 60 percent of all species may be forced to leave their traditional spawning areas, this is because fishes that are ready to mate and
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