How a tiny fish that fuels an Atlantic ecosystem is at the centre of industry debates
Researchers say that overfishing of the Atlantic menhaden are at the root of the recently reported declining reproductive rates of ospreys.
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Researchers say that overfishing of the Atlantic menhaden are at the root of the recently reported declining reproductive rates of ospreys.
A mainstay of the commercial fishing industry, menhaden are the primary food source for all sorts of fish and birds along the Eastern Seaboard.
Patrick Moore, a former president of Greenpeace Canada, said acoustic pulses emitted by vessels to survey the ocean floor ahead of offshore wind farm construction harms the marine mammal’s sense of hearing, potentially leading to weakened navigation systems and increased rates of mortality.
A panel of Democratic elected officials and environmental groups says climate change, spurred by the burning of fossil fuels, is the greatest danger to the...
A panel of Democratic politicians, officials and environmental activists rebuked claims that offshore renewable energy prep is responsible for a recent marine mammal death spike.